EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
The Audit Senior Specialist (Supplier Audits) will be expected to support building the new supplier compliance audit function and then take ownership of managing all supplier audits Globally.
His/her key responsibilities will be:
- Actively drives the setup of the new supplier compliance audit function by adopting the operating procedures of the established partner compliance audit teams.
- Actively builds the necessary processes, templates, and professional network within SAP to establish the new supplier compliance audit function.
- Is responsible for managing and overseeing supplier compliance audits performed by independent audit firms globally: Support the nomination of suppliers for audit, notifying internal stakeholders and the supplier of the audit, kick off the audit process, support risk based audit sampling, address any questions or concerns from the supplier, constantly oversee the progress of the audit, and address delays and roadblocks during the audit.
- Serves as liaison between SAP, internal stakeholders from the business and the audit firms
- Liaising and working closely with the SAP field compliance team and other OEC teams as needed
- Actively initiates and supports identification of supplier to be audited based on risk assessment
- Able to independently drive audits
- Resolves issues with high complexity and cross-border
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree from business or law school or equivalent work experience
- Big 4audit firmexperience is preferable
- Hands-on with attention to detail and written documentation
- Willingness to proactively communicate with stakeholders
- Ability to do in-depth research and to interpret written guidelines and documents
- Fluent business English
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 5 years in a relevant function in the internal control system environment, Legal, Finance, Audit, Compliance or Procurement Organization.
Yearly bonuses, sick days paid and sick leaves fully refunded, flexible start/end of working hours, contributions to the pension/life insurance, meal vouchers, holidays 5 weeks, educational courses, coaching and mentoring opportunities, free massage, cafeteria plan, free fitness studio, generous shares program, etc
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
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