As the Technology Control Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks within our SAP processes. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around assessing our purchasing processes, identifying potential gaps or control issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal policies. You will use your audit background and SAP expertise to optimize our control environment and drive automation.Client DetailsMy client leads a groundbreaking urban development corporation, driving a forward-thinking initiative in Saudi Arabia. Their focus is on promoting innovation, sustainability, and economic variety, attracting international investments and top-notch professionals from diverse industries to shape tomorrow.DescriptionProcess Assessment: Evaluate SAP business processes, with a focus on Financial (FI), Controlling (CO), Materials Management (MM), and Sales & Distribution (SD), to identify risks and control gaps.Control Identification: Locate Automated/Configurable controls within SAP systems and understand their impact on key system controls. Examples include:* Determining GL account assignments for depreciations, revenue, etc.* Assessing the system's handling of negative depreciation.* Validating the configuration of 3-way matching.* Checking for duplicate invoice handling.* Monitoring WBS elements to prevent budget overruns.* ITGC Testing: Perform IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, focusing on SAP Security and Basis. Understand the Authorization Landscape within an ABAP environment, including S/4, BPC, ECP, and SolMan. Adapt to non-ABAP environments like SuccessFactors and Ariba.* SAP GRC Review: Collaborate with the SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team to assess the IAG (Identity Access Governance) RuleSet and related processes.* Change Management: Apply knowledge of change management processes, particularly in Solution Manager (CHARM - Change Request Management), to maintain control over SAP configurations.* Data Analytics: Utilize dashboard knowledge and data analytics skills to extract insights from SAP data and enhance control monitoring.* Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM): Contribute to the transition from manual controls to CCM by identifying relevant tables and fields within SAP systems. For example, understanding the storage of Purchase Orders and approval information.Job Offer* Opportunity to work with one of the biggest player in the industry* Permanent opportunity
Requirements
* Audit Background: Previous experience in audit roles, with a strong understanding of financial risks and control frameworks.* SAP Expertise: Proficiency in SAP business processes (FI, CO, MM, SD) and knowledge of SAP terminology. Familiarity with FIORI is a plus.* IT Skills: Solid grasp of SAP Security, Basis, and Authorization Landscape, including ABAP environments (S/4, BPC, ECP, SolMan).* Adaptability: Ability to work with non-ABAP systems like SuccessFactors and Ariba.* Dashboard and Data Analytics: Experience in data analytics and utilizing dashboards for monitoring.* Continuous Improvement: A proactive mindset to identify and address control issues and contribute to process enhancements.