Company Information
Industry: Life Sciences
Number of employees: approx. 5'600 CH / worldwide approx. 134'000
Reference number: 93RXY444
Key Facts
SAP Application Controls, IT General Controls, SAP Access Management, SAP Change Management Controls, SAP Data Integrity & Data Governance, Risk & Control Matrix, Authorization Concepts & Role Design, in Zug/home office.
Main Tasks
* Apply finance transformation compliance governance principles to SAP-based transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on technology, system configuration, and data-related risks.
* Convert enterprise ICFR, SOX, and ITGC frameworks into tailored compliance requirements for SAP S/4HANA and related technology environments.
* Act as the central contact for SAP and technology compliance topics within assigned transformation programs and value streams.
* Lead and coordinate technology-driven risk assessments, covering SAP application risks, IT General Controls, and data integrity aspects.
* Ensure consistent design and implementation of ITGC controls, including access management, change management, IT operations, and system configuration controls.
* Provide structured compliance guidance on SAP configurations, workflows, and automated controls to ensure alignment with internal control and SOX requirements.
* Define and enforce compliance standards for system interfaces, including source-to-target controls, error handling procedures, reconciliations, and monitoring mechanisms.
* Review and critically assess compliance documentation related to SAP and IT controls, ensuring completeness, consistency, and adherence to defined methodologies.
* Monitor technology- and data-related compliance risks across transformation initiatives, identify emerging issues, and escalate material risks appropriately.
* Coordinate compliance efforts across programs involving shared SAP platforms, common interfaces, and cross-system dependencies.
* Support the ongoing enhancement of compliance methodologies related to ITGC, SAP risks, and data integrity.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation and traceability of compliance decisions, risk assessments, and governance outcomes.
* Promote a pragmatic, risk-based approach to technology and data compliance that supports finance transformation objectives while safeguarding control effectiveness.
* Serve as a subject matter expert for auditors by clearly explaining ITGC concepts, SAP-related risks, control design principles, risk assessments, and risk and control matrices (RCMs).
Qualifications
* University degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
* Extensive professional experience in finance roles, preferably within large-scale system transformation environments (SAP S/4HANA).
* Solid understanding of financial and IT internal control frameworks.
* Practical knowledge of SOX 404, US GAAP, and IFRS requirements.
* Familiarity with supply chain processes and related control environments.
* Ability to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate process and system risks.
* Knowledge of continuous process improvement methodologies.
* Strong capability to anticipate business needs, evaluate risk exposure, escalate critical issues, and operate effectively in complex or ambiguous situations.
* Experience working in complex, multi-ERP or multi-system landscapes; exposure to SAP S/4HANA is desired.
* Demonstrated people leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within matrixed organizational structures.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact us at any time on +41 55 299 58 58 or recruiting@ffiadvisory.ch. We will be happy to help you!
The salary range will be communicated confidentially.
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