Senior Analyst, Finance - Global IT Internal Controls in London

The primary focus of this position is to drive an effective and efficient IT internal controls environment across International Zone (NA, EMEA, APAC, LATAM) through identifying key risks, executing the internal controls program, and partnering with the business to advocate change. This position entails managing the design assessment, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness testing of all areas of Global IT Controls including IT General Controls, automated configured controls, driving controls automation/analytics, and special IT Implementation projects.

Specifically, the IT Internal Controls Sr. Analyst will:

• Plan and execute the timely completion of Annual IT Internal Controls plan working with local and zone management and oversight of India Delivery Center team assigned to these areas.
• Build, lead and guide management in the rollout of automated risk monitoring/continuous controls monitoring (through data analytics and generation of exceptions reports) via using various automation tools.
• Review SAP S/4 and non-SAP system implementation processes, system configuration, and policies to ensure appropriate IT control considerations.
• Maintain up to date reporting dashboard for timely reporting internal controls & SOX compliance activities.
• Deliver IT financial controls training to uplift knowledge in broader team and business.
• For processes with controls weaknesses, perform root-cause analysis and initiate the controls enhancement/process simplification projects.
• Partner with international zone management in remediating controls of deficiencies within an acceptable and agreed timeframe.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform scoping and development of annual IT Controls program working with Global IT Controls leadership team for ITGC, Automated Controls, Risk Automation Projects, and Implementation Advisory reviews.
• Work with onshore manager, coordinate with India GCC Assistant Manager, and lead/oversight offshore India team for completion of the work in all areas of IT SOX Controls work – ITGC, Automated Controls, GRC, and Automation.
• Be a leader in Internal Controls automation journey by working with team to build a multi-year plan for automation. Coordinate with various internal teams for delivery of automation related planned steps.
• Perform SAP implementation controls advisory reviews going over key SAP configured controls, SDLC, and other control requirements.
• Coordinate and build analytics and risk monitoring via Audit Board analytics, GRC CCMs, Signavio etc. (as required). Coach GCC team in this area as required.
• Train/coach India GCC team through execution of IT Controls testing in all areas as required for technical purposes.
• Be responsible for timely execution and quality delivery of annual KH Internal Controls Framework and Testing Program.
• Maintain comprehensive controls of working papers and perform quality reviews of submitted workpapers.
• Collaborate with the business to drive sustainable change throughout the International Zone.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors for coordinating audits and reviews.
• Ensure the review of critical vendor’s SSAE16 and follow up with owners on any testing deficiencies.
• Ensure deficiencies are properly documented with action plans for remediation. Ensure action plans are implemented, and the controls are retested to demonstrate successful remediation within the specified time frames.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a relevant field i.e. Accounting or Information Systems.
• CISA/CISM/CIA/CPA/Public Accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting preferred, including at least experience in IT Audit or IT Controls.
• SAP ITGC and Automated controls experience strongly preferred, including with SAP GRC AC and PC modules.
• Experience in building analytics and risk automation strongly preferred.
• Strong experience performing SOX internal control testing and providing support for the SOX 404 program in other areas.
• Familiarity with COBIT and COSO requirements with respect to IT systems and processes.
• Excellent people skills – ability to work with many levels of management and influence with authority.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management and the ability to work independently.

What we offer you:

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• Permanent contract; for we believe in doing big bets on people.
• Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!

Location: London, UK

Location(s): London - The Shard