Senior Analyst, Finance – Global IT Internal Controls

About the role

This role is for a Senior Analyst, Finance – Global IT Internal Controls.

The primary focus of this position is to drive an effective and efficient IT internal controls environment across International Zone (NA, EMEA, APAC, LATAM) through identifying key risks, executing the internal controls program, and partnering with the business to advocate change. This position entails managing the design assessment, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness testing of all areas of Global IT Controls including IT General Controls, automated configured controls, driving controls automation/analytics, and special IT Implementation projects.

What’s on the menu

• Plan and execute the timely completion of the Annual IT Internal Controls plan, working with local and zone management and overseeing the India Delivery Center team assigned to these areas.
• Build, lead, and guide management in the rollout of automated risk monitoring/continuous controls monitoring (through data analytics and generation of exceptions reports) using various automation tools.
• Review SAP S/4 and non-SAP system implementation processes, system configuration, and policies to ensure appropriate IT control considerations.
• Maintain an up-to-date reporting dashboard for timely reporting of internal controls and SOX compliance activities.
• Deliver IT financial controls training to uplift knowledge in the broader team and business.
• For processes with control weaknesses, perform root-cause analysis and initiate controls enhancement/process simplification projects.
• Partner with international zone management to remediate control deficiencies within an acceptable and agreed timeframe.

Key ingredients

• Perform scoping and development of the annual IT Controls program working with the Global IT Controls leadership team for ITGC, Automated Controls, Risk Automation Projects, and Implementation Advisory reviews.
• Work with the onshore manager, coordinate with the India GCC Assistant Manager, and lead/oversee the offshore India team for completion of work across IT SOX Controls (ITGC, Automated Controls, GRC, and Automation).
• Be a leader in the Internal Controls automation journey by working with the team to build a multi-year plan for automation and coordinating with various internal teams for delivery of planned steps.
• Perform SAP implementation controls advisory reviews covering key SAP configured controls, SDLC, and other control requirements.
• Coordinate and build analytics and risk monitoring via Audit Board analytics, GRC CCMs, Signavio, etc. (as required). Coach the GCC team in this area as required.
• Train/coach the India GCC team through execution of IT Controls testing in all areas as required for technical purposes.
• Be responsible for timely execution and quality delivery of the annual KH Internal Controls Framework and Testing Program.
• Maintain comprehensive control working papers and perform quality reviews of submitted workpapers.
• Collaborate with the business to drive sustainable change throughout the International Zone.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to coordinate audits and reviews.
• Ensure the review of critical vendors’ SSAE16 and follow up with owners on any testing deficiencies.
• Ensure deficiencies are properly documented with action plans for remediation; ensure action plans are implemented and controls are retested to demonstrate successful remediation within specified time frames.

Recipe for success

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting or Information Systems).
• CISA/CISM/CIA/CPA/Public Accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting preferred, including experience in IT Audit or IT Controls.
• SAP ITGC and automated controls experience strongly preferred, including SAP GRC AC and PC modules.
• Experience in building analytics and risk automation preferred.
• Strong experience performing SOX internal control testing and providing support for the SOX 404 program in other areas.
• Familiarity with COBIT and COSO requirements with respect to IT systems and processes.
• Excellent people skills: ability to work with many levels of management and influence with authority.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and the ability to work independently.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• Permanent contract; we believe in doing big bets on people.
• Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action.

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

This position offers high career visibility with the potential to move into various roles within The Kraft Heinz Company after two to three years with the Internal Audit department.

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