A market leader in enterprise application software SAP is seeking an experienced Audit Director (EMEA).
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
The Audit Director (EMEA) will be expected to take ownership of managing all partner audits in all countries of the EMEA region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Is responsible for managing audits performed by independent audit firms conducted in the EMEA region: Support the nomination of partners for audit, notifying internal stakeholders and the partner of the audit, kick off the audit process, support risk based audit sampling, address any questions or concerns from the partner, constantly oversee the progress of the audit, and address delays and roadblocks during the audit.
Serves as liaison between SAP and the audit firms in the EMEA region
Liaising and working closely with the SAP field compliance team
Supports identification of partners to be audited in the EMEA region based on risk assessment
Able to independently drive audits
Resolves issues with high complexity and cross-borders
Develops collaborative work relationships within own team and cross-functional
Communicates within works assignment clearly and in a timely manner
Serves as trusted advisor and functional peer to other teams at the organization
As a result of audit findings and recommendations, he/she may work on company policies and procedural change and liaise with multiple areas to align compliance Policies.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Bachelor’s degree from business or law school or equivalent work experience
Big 4 audit firm experience is preferable
Hands-on with attention to detail and written documentation
Willingness to proactively communicate with stakeholders
Ability to do in-depth research and to interpret written guidelines and documents
Fluent business English
WORK EXPERIENCE
5 years in a relevant function in the internal control system environment, Legal, Finance, Audit, Compliance or Partner Organization.
