Lead IT/IS Internal Controls Manager (SOX) – Major Global Engineering Business – Zurich – Switzerland

Salary

Competitive Salary Package

Location

Switzerland Zurich

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Number

12817

Line of Business

Audit & Risk

Consultant

Gareth Mortimer

Our Client, a leading international engineering manufacturing group, is currently seeking a Lead Internal Controls IT/IS Manager to be based in the global headquarters in Zurich. You will work with the audit and controls team members across the globe in all matters of IT risk & controls and build the bridge to the IS Risk & Compliance Team. You will also lead the engagement and face off to the external audit relationship within the business.

Lead IT/IS Internal Controls Manager (SOX) Job Responsibilities:

• You will be actively involved in serving as a second line of defense in providing oversight, expertise and process improvements to the organization (SOX).
• Working with the IS Risk & Compliance Team to ensure that the Internal Control methodology is strictly implemented and maintained at the same level for IT General Controls as Business Process Level Controls (SOX)
• Supporting the assessment of ITGC deficiencies impact and their underlying root causes. Monitor and guide management in the timely and sustainable remediation of deficiencies. Review IT Risk & Controls standards and methodologies (e.g. COSO11) in Internal Controls (SOX) environment
• Monitoring changes in global legislation and regulations impacting IT General Controls; Provide risk management and control design expertise. Supporting process design enhancements to standardize IT processes and controls
• Supporting process reviews to identify sustainable IT control improvements. Perform quality reviews to ensure high-quality risk awareness and control execution; assist in the implementation of Group-wide methodology changes

Profile:

• Working with the IS Risk & Compliance Team to ensure that the Internal Control methodology is strictly implemented and maintained at the same level for IT General Controls as Business Process Level Controls (SOX)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information assurance or business
• Professional qualification equivalent to CISA/CISM/CGEIT/CRISC
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT compliance, risk management, IT audit and/or IT controls; experience in an audit firm (e.g. Big Four) is of advantage
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) act, IT General Controls, IT Governance, and IT Service Management
• Knowledge of industry framework, standards and practices (COBIT, ITIL, CMMI, ISO 2700x, etc.)
• Knowledge of a variety of ERP systems (preferably SAP) and financial applications
• Fluency in English required other language skills are desirable.
• Ability to work effectively with people even under challenging circumstances
• International business experience is an advantage

If you are interested, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to Gareth Mortimer (gareth@renaix.com).