Why would I want this job?
Position Overview
The Sr. Internal Audit Manager – ERP Implementation & Analytics will play a pivotal role in the company’s global ERP transformation initiative, reporting directly to the IT Internal Audit Lead. This position will lead critical audit activities across a multi-year, multi-regional ERP implementation.
The role combines strategic oversight of ERP implementation audits with hands-on leadership in risk assessment, control design, and process improvement. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between Internal Audit, Business stakeholders, IT teams, and third-party partners throughout the project lifecycle.
This position offers the unique opportunity to influence the execution of control frameworks in a transformative technology project while leveraging data analytics and automation to enhance audit effectiveness. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to ensure the successful delivery of this strategic initiative.
What would I be doing?
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Execute all phases (planning, fieldwork, and reporting) of global, large-scale ERP implementation audits, which include, but are not limited to, performing walkthroughs, documenting process flows, testing, and communicating results to stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate with third-party vendors/consultants on ERP implementation audit activities.
- Identify and assess risks associated with ERP implementation and integration.
- Evaluate controls to ensure data integrity, security, and system access within ERP systems, protecting against unauthorized access, breaches, and inaccuracies.
- Review ERP systems to identify risks to comply with relevant laws and standards.
- Provide guidance on SOX compliance requirements throughout the ERP implementation lifecycle.
- Contribute to the execution of audit procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT processes and controls.
- Document accurate and detailed work papers clearly describing the audit procedures, the result of work performed, and conclusions reached.
- Evaluate test results and formulate conclusions and recommendations on the effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency of the process.
- Monitor and report on key project milestones and audit deliverables to senior management.
- Identify and implement data analytics improvements and automation opportunities to increase the efficiency and impact of audit procedures.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with stakeholders to build trust and credibility.
What would make me qualified?
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related fields.
- Must have experience with pre- and post-implementations and/or large-scale technology transformation projects.
- Industry certifications in audit, security, and/or technology (e.g., CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA).
- Strong understanding of concepts related to information systems audit, information security, general IT controls, application controls, integrations, and technology risks.
- Strong understanding of commonly used internal control frameworks including COSO, COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and related business process control activities.
- Working knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and their application in ERP environments.
- Working knowledge of cloud-based systems and compliance in cloud environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to succinctly present complex technical issues and improvement opportunities to senior leadership, develop executive-level presentations and reports, facilitate discussions across all organizational levels, and build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Proficiency in computer software and data analytics tools (e.g., Dataiku, IDEA, Tableau) and automation technologies (e.g., UiPath RPA), with demonstrated experience in implementing automated audit procedures.
- Ability to understand broader business implications of IT matters and hence consider business risk in addition to IT risk.
- Ability to convey complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly detail-oriented along with the ability to deliver high-quality work.
- Strong prioritization and multitasking skills.
- Curious and willing to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Experience with SAP S/4 HANA implementations preferred.
- Big 4 consulting experience preferred.
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $85000 – $161444 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.