Sr Analyst, Fin - IT Controls

Heinz; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Analyst to enhance its IT internal controls environment. This role involves collaborating with global teams to manage IT compliance programs, assess risks, and implement controls effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance or accounting, with at least three years of relevant experience. You will have the opportunity to work on significant projects, support internal and external audits, and drive improvements in IT processes. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence, and contribute to the success of a leading company in the food industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting, including IT Audit.
• CISA/CPA/CIA/CISM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support IT Risk Assessment for the SOX IT Program.
• Coordinate with global IT controls team for SOX planning and testing.

Skills

Internal Control Testing

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree in Accounting or Information Systems

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Senior Analyst – IT Internal Controls will drive an effective and efficient IT internal controls environment through the identification of key risks, execution of the internal controls program, and partnering with the business to advocate change. This position is a member of the Global Internal Control team reporting directly to the IT Internal Controls Manager in London. As a senior analyst, this role entails supporting the management of the Global IT Compliance program and includes areas of design assessment, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of IT General Controls and special IT Controls process assessments.

Responsibilities:

1. Support IT Risk Assessment for the SOX IT Program and any special IT Controls project.
2. Support the set up of the annual IT SOX program including development of schedule, key activities, coordination with control owner, coordination with India delivery center, and key deliverables.
3. Coordination with the wider global IT controls team and specifically with India Delivery center for activities related to SOX planning, testing execution, review, and wrap up.
4. Provide support to India Delivery center for testing questions, judgement, and assistance with Control owners.
5. Build strong relationships with control owners for activities day to day execution of IT compliance program. Work with control owners for questions, roadblocks, and other items as required.
6. Perform assessment and design implementation for new applications and IT Control process areas developing risk and controls matrices, noting gaps, and providing recommendations.
7. Perform assessment of new system implementation and SDLC control testing.
8. Identify, monitor and track the remediation of issues, and support the timely reporting to senior management.
9. For processes with controls deficiencies, perform root-cause analysis and initiate the controls enhancement/process simplification projects.
10. Ensures deficiencies are properly documented with action plans for remediation. Ensures action plans are implemented, and the controls are retested to demonstrate successful remediation within the specified time frames.
11. Support data quality management for tool used for compliance reporting.
12. Develop and support compliance report generation and presentations to senior management/control owners for IT control process findings and recommendations.
13. Support internal and external auditors; drive timely resolution of requests and follow-ups.
14. SoX program ownership for SOC1 type II reports, reviews, documentation, and progress monitoring.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required, Advanced degree in Accounting, Information Systems or related field preferred
2. Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting preferred, including at least 1 year of experience in IT Audit or IT Controls
3. CISA/CPA/ CIA/CISM/ Public Accounting experience preferred
4. Strong experience performing internal control testing required
5. Familiarity with COBIT and COSO requirements with respect to IT systems and processes.
6. Excellent communication/presentation/interpersonal skills
7. Impeccable information technology and risk assessment acumen SAP experience preferred
8. Superior written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management
9. Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
10. Ability to work with global stakeholders and control owners based in different geographies.

Location(s): London - The Shard

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.