Senior Internal Auditor - SOX, ITGC & SAP S/4HANA Controls

Senior Internal Auditor

• SOX, ITGC & SAP S/4HANA

  Controls at Kelly Senior Internal Auditor

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SOX, ITGC & SAP S/4HANA

Controls at Kelly in Durham, North Carolina Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Purpose The Internal Audit & Controls Senior is a hands?on senior auditor responsible for planning and executing risk?based audits and SOX testing across financial, operational, and IT domains. The role enhances the effectiveness of internal control environment and supports management's ICFR assertions, while advancing the OneERP (SAP S/4HANA) transformation through strong controls design, testing discipline, and data?driven insight. 5

• 7 years of relevant experience is expected.

Job Description

SAP S/4HANA, ERP

& Controls Integration Support Support OneERP (SAP S/4HANA) implementation and ongoing stabilization, including controls integration, mapping internal controls to process documentation, validating design effectiveness, and creating test scripts for key controls. Review change management, configuration, access controls, and overall control integrations across SAP and related applications. Lead SOX 404 Execution & Controls Oversight Drive planning, walkthroughs, and end?to?end SOX 404 testing for assigned business processes, including IT dependent and automated controls. Ensure high?quality documentation, workpapers, and evidence supporting quarterly and annual control assertions. Issue Management, Remediation & Closure Validation Track control deficiencies, partner with control owners on remediation plans, assess root causes, and perform timely validation to confirm sustainable closure in line with SOX and internal control requirements. External Auditor Coordination & Governance Alignment Collaborate closely with external auditors to align scope, sampling, testing approaches, and remediation expectations while supporting management's internal?control governance reporting. Operational, Financial & Compliance Audits Execute risk?based audits across operational, financial, IT?enabled, and compliance areas. Produce actionable recommendations that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enhance long?term process sustainability. Technology, GRC & Platform Assurance Assess control adequacy across emerging technologies such as data lakes, treasury systems, identity & access tools, and GRC platforms to ensure alignment with internal control and audit requirements. Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement Utilize available datasets to perform full?population analytics, identify anomalies or control gaps, and recommend automation opportunities. Contribute to standardizing audit documentation, enhancing IAC methodologies, and improving templates and training materials. Stakeholder Engagement, Communication & Reporting Build strong partnerships with cross?functional teams including Finance, IDS/IT, Legal Compliance, Global Process Owners, and regional finance teams. Deliver clear, executive?ready communications such as status updates, remediation summaries, and audit reports while upholding independence and confidentiality. You are meant for this job if: ERP Systems Proficiency

• Skilled in SAP (including S/4HANA controls, ITGCs, automated controls), SuccessFactors, ADO, and GRC/analytics tools for system-based audit testing. Internal Controls & Audit Expertise
• Strong command of SOX frameworks, internal controls documentation, walkthroughs, testing, remediation, and key areas such as financial reporting, payroll, revenue, and segregation of duties. Accounting & Closing Processes
• Deep knowledge of accounting standards and principles, with hands-on experience in month-end and quarter-end closing activities. Testing & SDLC Knowledge
• Experienced in designing test scripts, executing evidence-based testing, supporting system implementations, and applying change management and SDLC controls. ITGC & Compliance
• Solid understanding of IT General Controls (access, change, operations), compliance requirements, risk assessment, and reliance principles. Process Improvement
• Proven ability to standardize testing procedures, streamline documentation, identify inefficiencies, and drive sustainable corrective actions. Professional Background
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Information Systems, with 5-7 years in internal/external audit, SOX, or internal controls; strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications

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CPA/CIA/CISA

certifications, ERP transformation project support, training delivery for control performers, and experience with data analytics or automated testing. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction. For this position we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.