Senior Internal Control Specialist

• Responsible for the maintenance and optimization of SAP’s internal control environment, performing design assessments, control effectiveness testing, & issue resolution monitoring.

• Provides regular updates on assignment outcomes and performs ongoing monitoring of key risks & findings within assigned responsibilities.

• Communicates clearly, in a way that others can understand within defined processes & policies, presents messages/work results to cross-functional colleagues and managers.

• Develops and maintains fundamental network to collaborate effectively within GR&AS and builds collaborative work relationships with similar functions across SAP.

• Be able to demonstrate Senior level knowledge for audit, risk management, or SOX internal controls.

• Demonstrates proactive engagement to address identified risks and issues and to solve problems with moderate to high complexity.

• Works independently and collaboratively, able to take sole responsibility for driving end-to-end projects.

• Has advanced functional skills and special knowledge in several areas.

• Utilizes demonstrated creativity and specialist professional knowledge to deliver high quality results & solutions.

• Works as a role model within team and demonstrates thought professional judgement, leadership capabilities, best practices concepts and strategies.

• Candidate will have strong experience in auditing, risk management, SOX internal controls, or similar relevant roles

• Accounting knowledge (IFRS/GAAP/ IIA Standards)

• General knowledge of the International Standards for the professional practice of Internal Auditing

• Knowledge in MS Office and SAP products preferred

• General knowledge of the SOX Act, COSO and / or COBIT models a plus

• General knowledge of the ESG Act a plus

• Bilingual preferred - fluent in written and spoken English required; Local language skills required.

• University Degree (e.g. in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Audit, IT/Computer Science or Law)

• Unite the expertise in audit, risk management, and internal controls to achieve operational efficiency and effectiveness at SAP.

• Enable the business in establishing efficient and effective internal controls to meet regulatory requirements.

• Conduct risk assessments and audits in compliance with laws, standards, regulatory requirements, and SAP Policies to manage risk exposures through efficient mitigations.

• Conduct independent and objective assessments focused on business impact to improve processes in the SAP Group

• Embrace change and be open minded to new approaches in the best interest of SAP and our customers.

• Develop talents by constantly renewing their skills and competencies.

• Proactively deliver effective assurance services to key business stakeholders

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