Senior Risk Specialist

Overview We help the world run better. At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from. Responsibilities In this role, you will be Responsible for the delivery of the E2E Compliance Control Framework, focusing on anti-fraud, bribery and corruption risk, including a sustainable testing and monitoring process. Responsible for the maintenance and optimization of SAP's internal control environment, performing design assessments, control effectiveness testing, and issue resolution monitoring Provide regular updates on assignment outcomes and perform ongoing monitoring of key risks and findings within assigned responsibilities Communicate clearly, in a way that others can understand within defined processes and policies; present messages and work results to cross-functional colleagues and managers Develop and maintain a fundamental network to collaborate effectively within GR&AS and build collaborative work relationships with similar functions across SAP What you bring In this role, you are expected to: Be able to demonstrate and be recognized for senior-level knowledge of audit, risk management, or SOX internal controls Perform quality reviews of the work of associates and specialists Demonstrate proactive engagement to address identified risks and issues and to solve problems with moderate to high complexity Work independently and collaboratively, able to take sole responsibility for driving end-to-end projects Have advanced functional skills and special knowledge in several areas Utilize demonstrated creativity and specialist professional knowledge to deliver high-quality results and solutions Work as a role model within the team and demonstrate professional judgment, leadership capabilities, best practices concepts, and strategies Experience & Language Requirements Solid experience in auditing, risk management, SOX internal controls, or similar relevant roles Accounting knowledge (IFRS / GAAP / IIA Standards, IDW PS-340) General knowledge of the International Standards for the professional practice of Internal Auditing Knowledge in MS Office and SAP products preferred General knowledge of the SOX Act, COSO and/or COBIT models a plus General knowledge of the FCPA and other anti-bribery and corruption laws a plus Bilingual preferred - fluent in written and spoken English required; local language skills required Education University Degree (e.g. in Business Administration, Accounting / Finance, IT / Computer Science or Law) Professional Training & Certification Achieved or desire to pursue any of Risk Management Professional (RMP) Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Chartered Accountant (CA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Project Management Professional (PMP) Meet your team The purpose of Global Risk & Assurance Services (GR&AS) is to provide assurance and transparency to SAP's stakeholders about the overall financial, strategic and operational health of the enterprise and its ability to be a best-run, resilient and sustainable business. Our mission Unite the expertise in audit, risk management, and internal controls to achieve operational efficiency and effectiveness at SAP Enable the business in establishing efficient and effective internal controls to meet regulatory requirements Conduct risk assessment and audits in compliance with laws, standards, regulatory requirements, and SAP Policies to manage risk exposure through efficient mitigation Conduct independent and objective assessments focused on business impact to improve processes in the SAP Group Embrace change and be open-minded to new approaches in the best interest of SAP and our customers Develop talents by constantly renewing their skills and competencies Proactively deliver effective assurance services to key business stakeholders Bring out your best We win with inclusion Company culture and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr