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Job Description:
As the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in the SAP S4/HANA global implementation ("Digital Core" program). The Quality Assurance team is an extension of Internal Audit, embedded into the program for the purposes of independently and objectively identifying risks, recommending mitigation strategies throughout program delivery, and providing insights to support overall program health and performance. You will be an integral part of the Quality Assurance (QA) team ensuring that quality assurance practices are effectively integrated into all aspects of the Finance, Source to Pay, Lead to Cash, and/or Plan to Fulfil workstreams across global, segment, and local components.
What are we looking for?
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field.
• A minimum of 9 years of experience in implementing SAP Finance (FICO), Source to Pay (MM), SAP Lead to Cash (SD) and/or Plan to Fulfil (WM, IM) processes or executing SAP pre/post-implementation or quality assurance assessments.
• Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience in large-scale SAP programs (including S/4HANA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Relevant SAP certifications and/or those such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, or other industry-recognized credentials.
What will key responsibilities be?
• Serve as the main Quality Assurance team member for the Finance and Source to Pay workstreams across process, technical, and related transversal (security, data, change management, sustainability, etc.) teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Follow quality assurance methodologies to assess program governance, business alignment, change readiness, and the technical solution in a complex transformation environment, including SAP S/4HANA and IT-enabled ("Edge") systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance, Source to Pay, Lead to Cash, and/or Plan to Fulfil stakeholders across all business segments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the internal transformation process.
• Establish and maintain close collaborative relationships with the Digital Core PMO and other transformation PMO organizations, as well as Internal Controls and Information Security teams.
• Provide expert guidance on controls and governance as needed, ensuring that best practices are adhered to throughout the internal project lifecycle.
• Execute and document audits and health checks in designated areas to ensure thorough evaluation of governance and controls.
• Monitor the resolution of audit observations and assess their potential impact on stage gate readiness.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 170,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we are striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.