Sr. Internal Audit Manager with SAP, ERP

Sr. Internal Audit Manager with SAP, ERP

Location: Hybrid/Nutley, NJ

The Sr. Internal Audit Manager - ERP Implementation & Analytics will play a pivotal role in the global ERP transformation initiative, reporting directly to the IT Internal Audit Lead. This position will lead critical audit activities across a multi-year, multi-regional ERP implementation. The role combines strategic oversight of ERP implementation audits with hands-on leadership in risk assessment, control design, and process improvement. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between Internal Audit, Business stakeholders, IT teams, and third-party partners throughout the project lifecycle.

This position offers the unique opportunity to influence the execution of control frameworks in a transformative technology project while leveraging data analytics and automation to enhance audit effectiveness. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to ensure the successful delivery of this strategic initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate with third-party vendors/consultants on ERP implementation audit activities.
• Identify and assess risks associated with ERP implementation and integration.
• Evaluate controls to ensure data integrity, security, and system access within ERP systems, protecting against unauthorized access, breaches, and inaccuracies.
• Review ERP systems to identify risks to comply with relevant laws and standards.
• Provide guidance on SOX compliance requirements throughout the ERP implementation lifecycle.
• Contribute to the execution of audit procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT processes and controls.
• Document accurate and detailed work papers clearly describing the audit procedures, the result of work performed, and conclusions reached.
• Evaluate test results and formulate conclusions and recommendations on the effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency of the process.
• Monitor and report on key project milestones and audit deliverables to senior management.
• Identify and implement data analytics improvements and automation opportunities to increase the efficiency and impact of audit procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or related fields.
• Must have experience with pre- and post-implementations and/or large-scale technology transformation projects.
• Industry certifications in audit, security, and/or technology (e.g., CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA).
• Strong understanding of concepts related to information systems audit, information security, general IT controls, application controls, integrations, and technology risks.
• Strong understanding of commonly used internal control frameworks including COSO, COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and related business process control activities.
• Working knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and their application in ERP environments.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based systems and compliance in cloud environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to succinctly present complex technical issues and improvement opportunities to senior leadership, develop executive-level presentations and reports, facilitate discussions across all organizational levels, and build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in computer software and data analytics tools (e.g., Dataiku, IDEA, Tableau) and automation technologies (e.g., UiPath RPA), with demonstrated experience in implementing automated audit procedures.
• Ability to understand broader business implications of IT matters and hence consider business risk in addition to IT risk.
• Ability to convey complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented along with the ability to deliver high-quality work.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Curious and willing to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA implementations preferred.
• Big 4 consulting experience preferred.