Company: 0038NYO - Times Square Tower
Location: Milford, CT
Employment Type: Full Time
Wage: hourly
Description:
Purpose of Position:
The role of the SAP Information Systems Auditor consists of the following:
Auditing the SAP environment to insure:
o the effectiveness of project management oversight and execution
o The design and operating effectiveness of system internal controls
o System functionality is optimized by utilizing SAP system based controls
The ongoing auditing of the design and operating effectiveness of SAP system controls
Periodically conducting reviews of non-SAP IS functions and activities to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with Company and departmental goals, objectives and standards
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
SAP Environment - Specific Responsibilities
Demonstrates system proficiency for SAP modules
Understands business objectives and operations and how SAP can be configured to optimize system support to help achieve organizational objectives
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of SAP application and infrastructure controls. Specialized expertise in the knowledge, analysis, configuration and testing of the SAP modules including Finance (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Projects, Purchase Order, Lease management, Site Selection, Budgeting) and Human Resources (HR, Payroll, Workflow, Managerial and Employee self-serve), at a minimum
Assessing compliance with controls supporting the internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), specifically SOX 404 compliance
Design and coordinate the periodic testing of all SAP application security controls
Learn, understand and document current and proposed internal control practices
Prepare internal audit plans for evaluating the effectiveness of system development, testing and implementation controls and procedures
Effectively uses automated tools in testing the design and effectiveness of the SAP controls environment
Effectively use configuration tools to tailor SAP controls
Take responsibility for assigned tasks, understanding and achieving expectations
Recognize opportunities and propose solutions to improve business processes
Be "expert" in SAP system internal control requirements and processes
Manage daily activities considering priorities, expectations and limitations
Meet regularly with Manager and communicate status including potential delays or risks
Be proactive in monitoring existing systems to insure consistency and reliability
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with management
General
Performing audits of business functions, processes, IS systems and internal control over financial reporting in accordance with internal auditing standards
Developing an in depth understanding of the objectives, risks and control activities performed in each functional area of the Company
Performing all aspects of each internal audit project including planning, risk assessment, project scoping, audit program development, fieldwork, audit workpaper documentation, fraud identification procedures, and communicating findings and recommendations to management
Preparing clear and concise documentation and audit reports including recommendations for improvements for senior management and the audit committee
Performing follow-up activity to ensure recommendations have been implemented by management
Assist in managing and maintaining the Company's Risk Assessment processes to support the identification of risks and internal audit projects and activities
Making oral presentations of audit findings to management and supervisory personnel within the area being audited
Assist in conducting internal investigations of alleged or suspected violations of criminal law and corporate policies
Qualifications
Practical working knowledge of SAP software, tools technology and middleware
Practical working knowledge of SAP Web Portal Technology and Work Flow
Practical working knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SOD) tools used in the SAP environment such as Virsa Compliance Calibrator and Approva and familiarity with application development and deployment life cycle methodologies
Practical working knowledge of various SAP transactions and processes used for setting up users’ profiles within SAP. Solid understanding of SOX requirements associated with user authorizations and
Job Code: 10189
Category: Accounting / Human Resources
Post Date: Friday, August 29, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Company: 0038NYO - Times Square Tower
Contact Name: Recruiter