SAP Internal Auditor

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

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