Audit, Risk, and Controls Analyst

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI

startups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by

reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports

strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member

takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you'll build trust through

openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

About The Role

The Audit, Risk & Controls Analyst, supports Nscale's internal control environment across Business Process reviews, ITGCs, Internal

Audit, and Enterprise Risk Management. Working within the Finance team and

reporting to the Director, Audit, Risk & Controls, this is a hands-on role covering control design, testing,

documentation, and ongoing monitoring across both IT and business process domains.

What You'll Be Doing

SOX Business Process Controls

• Conduct process walkthroughs and as-is documentation for key financial and operational processes
• Support the design and testing of business process controls for SOX and internal audit purposes
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Perform internal controls impact assessments for new systems, process changes, or organisational

developments

• Assist in the design and implementation of controls arising from business initiatives or transformation projects

IT SOX & General Controls

• Support the design, documentation, and testing of IT general controls (ITGCs) across in-scope systems
• Perform walkthroughs and test design and operating effectiveness of controls covering access

management, change management, SDLC, and backup & recovery

• Maintain and update ITGC documentation, control matrices, and testing workpapers
• Support user access reviews, segregation of duties (SoD) assessments, and role-based access

management processes

• Assist in identifying, tracking, and remediating IT control gaps and deficiencies
• Contribute to system implementation reviews and ITGC scoping for new platforms entering the control

environment

Internal Audit

• Support delivery of the internal audit plan across IT and Business Process areas, including scoping,

fieldwork, and reporting

• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers, findings, and management action plans
• Track and follow up on open audit recommendations and remediation progress
• Assist in audit readiness activities and support coordination with external auditors on information

requests and testing

Enterprise Risk Management

• Support the maintenance and monitoring of the risk register, including tracking of key risk indicators and

control owners

• Contribute to periodic risk assessments and assist in identifying emerging risks relevant to IT, financial

reporting, and operations

• Help embed risk and control awareness across the business by supporting documentation, reporting,

and stakeholder engagement

• Assist in aligning control frameworks and audit findings with the broader ERM programme

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with control owners across Finance, IT, and Operations to gather evidence and support

control activities

• Communicate control requirements and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical

stakeholders

• Contribute to ARC team reporting, dashboards, and status updates for senior stakeholders
• Support ad hoc risk, compliance, and controls projects as required by the ARC leadership team

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Several years of experience in SOX Business Processes Design, IT audit, External audit, or Internal audit — ideally from a Big 4 or

equivalent firm

• Exposure to SOX compliance programmes, including ITGC and/or business process control testing
• Experience working with ERP or enterprise systems (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday)
• Familiarity with control frameworks such as COSO and COBIT
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent

experience)

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Business Processes and IT general controls and their application in a SOX or Internal Audit context
• Understanding of access management, user provisioning, and SoD concepts
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial applications
• Awareness of IT audit tools, testing methodologies, and basic system security principles

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Able to operate across both Business Process domains and IT
• Clear written and verbal communication skills — comfortable presenting findings to non-technical

stakeholders

• Organised and self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional qualification in progress or achieved: ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, or equivalent
• Experience with audit or compliance management platforms (e.g. Workiva)
• Knowledge of data governance or information security frameworks
• Experience in technology, financial services, or other regulated industries

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