Tech Risk Assistant Manager - SAP Controls

KPMG International Cooperative; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Birmingham is looking for a consultant to provide advisory services on SAP systems. The role requires in-depth knowledge of SAP GRC Access Controls and Data Analytics, along with strong client management skills. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including ACA or CISA. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering SAP security and control services.
• Strong understanding of SAP applications including S/4HANA.
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services for clients using SAP systems.
• Enhance clients' SAP controls capability.
• Lead and manage relationships with clients.

Skills

SAP GRC Access Controls

Data Analytics

Client relationship management

SAP Financials

Communication skills

People management

Education

ACA or equivalent

IT Assurance Qualification CISA or equivalent

SAP Certifications

Job description

Overview

The KPMG Technology Risk Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London and Birmingham, we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise. KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies, supporting the UK across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation. We become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting and advisory services to clients that operate SAP systems including SAP GRC Access Controls and Process Controls.
• Help clients enhance their SAP controls capability and increase control automation.
• Work stream lead / SME on SAP / GRC control and/or Data Analytics engagements.
• Building and managing excellent client relationships across a range of clients.
• Developing internal networks and maintaining excellent relationships with colleagues across KPMG, but in particular in the wider Advisory areas.
• Contributing to practice management, e.g. innovation, training, knowledge management.
• A good understanding of SAP and SAP GRC technology platforms.
• Ability to identify and assess complex SAP risks and controls, to relate them to the wider business environment and to express opinions clearly to all levels. This position will largely be based from London or Birmingham.
• With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
• Proven experience of successfully delivering SAP security, control, data analytics and GRC services to medium/large, multi-national clients, including sectors such as Oil & Gas, Retail, FMCG, Utilities and Life Sciences.
• Strong understanding of SAP applications, including ECC, S/4HANA, and other SAP modules.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley readiness and controls optimisation.
• Functional experience of key SAP Financials modules, ideally including HANA.
• Functional experience of SAP GRC, Financials, BPC and BI.
• Proven experience of delivering technology risk services.
• Experience in a "Big 4" professional services or dynamic IT consultancy environment.
• Supporting service line through reporting and knowledge management.
• Strong people management skills and excellent communication skills (written and oral) with first-rate interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Ability to present on specific subjects to large groups, including internal and client audiences.
• Ability to translate SAP technical data analysis into accessible business terms and apply it to the wider business environment.
• Ability to develop excellent client and internal relationships and to deliver work within tight timescales, budgets and high quality.
• Excellent team player, with the ability to work on own initiative.

Qualifications

• Accounting Audit Qualifications: ACA or equivalent (Desirable).
• IT Assurance Qualification CISA or equivalent (Desirable).
• SAP Certifications (Desirable).

The KPMG Technology Risk Consulting department is a fast-growing function that currently consists of about 200+ professionals across different sectors, with offices in London and Birmingham. We work with clients including BP, Booking.com, HSBC, LSEG, HMRC and NHS, often in an international context that requires global collaboration.