Senior Analyst, Global IT Internal Controls - SAP

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Senior Analyst for Global IT Internal Controls focused on SAP, based in Amsterdam. The role drives an effective and efficient IT internal controls environment across the International Zone (NA, EMEA, APAC, LATAM) by identifying key risks, running the internal controls program and partnering with the business to advocate change. It covers design assessment, implementation and ongoing effectiveness testing of IT general controls, automated configured controls, controls automation and analytics, and special IT implementation projects.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute the annual IT Internal Controls plan with local and zone management, overseeing the India Delivery Center team assigned to these areas.
• Lead the rollout of automated risk monitoring and continuous controls monitoring through data analytics and exception reports, using various automation tools.
• Review SAP S/4 and non-SAP implementation processes, system configuration and policies to ensure appropriate IT control considerations.
• Maintain an up-to-date reporting dashboard for internal controls and SOX compliance activities.
• Deliver IT financial controls training and coach the India GCC team on IT controls testing.
• Perform root-cause analysis on controls weaknesses and initiate controls enhancement and process simplification projects.
• Partner with zone management to remediate control deficiencies within an agreed timeframe, and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Review critical vendors' SSAE16 reports and follow up on testing deficiencies, documenting action plans and retesting controls once remediated.
• Keep comprehensive working papers and review submitted workpapers for quality.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as accounting or information systems.
• Preferred: CISA, CISM, CIA, CPA or public accounting experience; minimum 3 years in finance or accounting, including IT audit or IT controls.
• Preferred: SAP ITGC and automated controls experience, including SAP GRC AC and PC modules.
• Preferred: experience building analytics and risk automation, and strong SOX internal control testing experience supporting the SOX 404 program.
• Familiarity with COBIT and COSO requirements for IT systems and processes.
• Excellent people skills, written and verbal communication, time management and ability to work independently.

What we offer

• Permanent contract.
• A fast career track with high visibility, with the potential to move into other roles within the Kraft Heinz company after two to three years in Internal Audit.
• An ambitious employer that values new ideas.