Senior Audit Specialist

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) is a part of the Office of the CEO Board area, and reports to both SAP SE’s Global CEO and the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board. Our mission is to advance SAP’s business goals by promoting a culture of integrity, and by mitigating bribery, corruption and serious fraud risks. Our focus includes compliance with the FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), UK Bribery Act, and other global anti-corruption and bribery laws.
The OEC Compliance Monitoring & Analysis team is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of SAP’s compliance program, conducting reviews to identify the root causes of compliance breakdowns, make recommendations and follow-up on control enhancements to prevent breakdowns re-occurring.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

The Senior Compliance Monitoring Specialist will test the operating effectiveness of compliance controls for SAP China’s partner incentive programs, e.g. Cloud Choice Flex commissions. Monitoring will focus on controls to mitigate bribery, corruption and significant fraud risks. Key tasks include the following.

• Build detailed understanding of process and controls for partner incentive programs in China
• Develop and implement testing programs to monitor compliance controls
• Perform data retrieval and data analysis to select sample transactions for testing
• Test transactions and supporting documents against relevant compliance policies and procedures to identify non-compliance and control weaknesses
• Conduct interviews with internal stakeholders to validate documents and processes and assess potential corruption/fraud risk
• Write formal reports detailing findings and recommendations clearly and concisely
• Agree action plans with business owners to mitigate compliance risks identified and enhance controls, and conduct follow-up to check that actions have been effectively implemented
• Develop collaborative work relationships within the OEC and with management of acquired entities

The position reports to the Global Head of Compliance Monitoring & Analysis and enjoys high exposure within the business.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from business or law school or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years’ experience in audit, compliance or other governance and control-related roles in a reputable accounting firm or multinational corporation
• Hands-on with extreme attention to detail and written documentation
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools
• Strong analytical skills to assess business processes and draw conclusions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in business English (ability to clearly and succinctly convey complex compliance issues in layman’s terms)

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience in auditing risks with focus on anti-corruption and internal control evaluation
• Knowledge of SAP systems and processes

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 443656 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid