Senior ICFR Technology Manager

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Tesco's Cyber Risk function to manage the end-to-end delivery of high quality testing and assessment activities related to IT General Controls (ITGCs) and Application Controls (ITACs) in support of our Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) management assurance/attestation programme.

The role includes managing a team of circa 7 colleagues across multiple locations in the delivery of IT Controls testing and assessment activities.

You will be responsible for

'- Manage IT controls testing for assigned portfolio of controls/stakeholders to deliver to agreed time and quality standards

• Assist the Head of Tech ICFR Compliance in the scoping, planning and scheduling of IT controls testing
• Manage the ITGC and ITAC teams to assess a broad range of technologies ranging from mainframes to cloud based applications.
• Manage the control remediation effort by assessing the impact of deficient controls and lead the assessment of compensating controls.
• Support Technology management in determining appropriate actions to remediate control deficiencies identified from testing.
• Support IT risk/control owners in understanding their ICFR responsibilities and enable timely delivery of the annual attestation and assurance process.
• Manage stakeholder relationship and lead internal meetings with Technology and Business Process teams.

You will need

'- Mastered multiple aspects of information security and technology risk, as well as having demonstrated the ability to build a solid understanding of the business and strong relationships with stakeholders across Technology

• Experience of managing individuals from a project and line manager perspective
• Able to lead programmes of work and guide members of the team
• Able to act in a risk advisory capacity for the wider Technology teams
• Experience of managing workstreams to deliver in line with time/quality expectations
• Coaching, mentoring and performance management of team members
• Able to adapt to suit the needs of the business and agile in approaching challenging scenarios
• Able to lead meetings with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

• Experience completing and reviewing IT audit and/or assurance work

• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills - ability to pitch to different levels of seniority and disciplines within the organisation

• Critical thinking with strong attention to detail and good organisational skills

• Able to build solid working relationships with peers as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work with teams from differing backgrounds across multiple locations

'- Strong knowledge of IT auditing concepts and principles, specifically including the assessment of ITGC, ITAC, ITDM, and Key Reports.

• Strong experience with SOX / IT Internal Controls audit, implementation and design improvement. This includes leading the following types of programs:

a. SOX / ICFR IT Control implementation and operation programs as part of an organization's 1st Line of Defence.

b. SOX / ICFR IT Control assessment programs as part of an organization's 2nd Line of Defence (Management testers).

c. SOX / ICFR IT Control assessment programs either as Internal or External Auditor (3rd Line of Defence).

• Strong knowledge of Financial Reporting, Corporate Governance and core financial end to end processes such as Customer to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report

At least 1 of the following certifications - CISA, CISSP, CISM, CCAK, ISO27001 or their equivalents

Whats in it for you?

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles -simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.

• • Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.
• Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy.
• Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.
• Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.
• Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.
• Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.
• Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

About Us

Tesco in Bengaluru is a multi-disciplinary team serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day across markets. Our goal is to create a sustainable competitive advantage for Tesco by standardising processes, delivering cost savings, enabling agility through technological solutions, and empowering our colleagues to do even more for our customers. With cross-functional expertise, a wide network of teams, and strong governance, we reduce complexity, thereby offering high-quality services for our customers.

Tesco in Bengaluru, established in 2004 to enable standardisation and build centralised capabilities and competencies, makes the experience better for our millions of customers worldwide and simpler for over 3,30,000 colleagues

Tesco Technology

Today, our Technology team consists of over 5,000 experts spread across the UK, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and India. In India, our Technology division includes teams dedicated to Engineering, Product, Programme, Service Desk and Operations, Systems Engineering, Security & Capability, Data Science, and other roles.

At Tesco, our retail platform comprises a wide array of capabilities, value propositions, and products, essential for crafting exceptional retail experiences for our customers and colleagues across all channels and markets. This platform encompasses all aspects of our operations – from identifying and authenticating customers, managing products, pricing, promoting, enabling customers to discover products, facilitating payment, and ensuring delivery. By developing a comprehensive Retail Platform, we ensure that as customer touchpoints and devices evolve, we can consistently deliver seamless experiences. This adaptability allows us to respond flexibly without the need to overhaul our technology, thanks to the creation of capabilities we have built.

At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality to create a true sense of belonging. It's deeply embedded in our values — we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is to ensure all colleagues feel they can be themselves at work and are supported to thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that celebrates the diverse cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues — who, in turn, reflect the communities we serve and drive our success.

At Tesco India, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, reflecting our dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our fully accessible recruitment process includes reasonable adjustments during interviews - just let us know what you need. We are here to ensure everyone has the chance to succeed.

We believe in creating a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model offers flexibility - spend 60% of your week collaborating in person at our offices or local sites, and the rest working remotely. We understand that everyone's journey is different, whether you are starting your career, exploring passions, or navigating life changes. Flexibility is core to our culture, and we're here to support you. Feel free to talk to us during your application process about any support or adjustments you may need.