Lead IT/IS Internal Controls Manager (SOX) – Major Global Engineering Business – Zurich, Switzerland
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Location
- Switzerland Zurich
- Post Date
- 11 Oct 2019
- 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 headquartere 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.
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 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/Experience:
- Working with the IS Risk & Compliance Team to ensure that the Internal Control methodology is strictly implemented and maintained at 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 variety of ERP systems (preferable 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)