SAP Controls - Manager

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a SAP Controls Manager to lead SAP compliance and security engagements for diverse clients. You will work within the SAP practice to drive risk mitigation, improve governance, and ensure regulatory alignment while mentoring teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services.

As a Manager, you will supervise multiple projects, develop strategic plans, and guide junior staff to deliver quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 9–12 years of experience in SAP controls or IT risk and controls.
• Experience in SAP CI, SAP GRC, and audit/assurance services.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP compliance and security consulting services to optimize client operations.
• Analyze client requirements and implement security measures within SAP applications.
• Provide guidance for regulatory compliance and industry standards.
• Coach and mentor teams to deliver quality outcomes across projects.
• Manage multiple SAP CI and Process Control engagements with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance expertise

SAP knowledge

GRC experience

Mentoring

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP GRC

CTS

CAN

MCP

ITGC testing

Solution Manager

Job description

Industry/Sector

Specialism

SAP

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a SAP Controls Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our business application consulting team, specializing in SAP compliance and security. You will analyze client requirements, implement security measures, and provide guidance to validate compliance with regulatory standards. Your work will enable clients to mitigate risks, protect sensitive data, and maintain compliance with industry regulations, helping them achieve their strategic objectives.

As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for confirming project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members’ unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be part of our Technology Consulting network, working within our SAP practice to deliver exceptional consulting services. Your contributions will be vital in helping clients optimize operational efficiency and achieve their strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Leading SAP compliance and security consulting services to optimize client operational efficiency
• Analyzing client requirements and implementing security measures within SAP applications
• Providing guidance and support for compliance with regulatory standards and industry regulations
• Developing and executing strategic plans to enhance security and compliance frameworks
• Coaching and mentoring team members to leverage their strengths and deliver quality outcomes
• Utilizing SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools to mitigate risks and protect sensitive data
• Collaborating with client leadership to address compliance challenges and improve governance frameworks
• Conducting compliance audits and reviews to validate adherence to regulatory guidelines
• Implementing corrective actions and remediation designs to enhance compliance programs
• Encouraging innovation and embracing technology to improve service delivery and client satisfaction

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 9-12 years of experience

The role would primarily be focused on working on Various Business Process controls for RTR/OTC/PTP/PTM etc. for SAP-ERP and IT Risk and Controls assessments/audit.

Working as a Manager, expected to manage and supervise the teams

working on multiple projects in the area of Control Integration (CI), assessing the different risks and controls around various business processes mentioned above.

In the space of SAP CI (Control Integration), the various supervision tasks includes

• Guiding the team for CTS (Control test scripts) preparation, documenting the CAN (Control Activity Narrative)/MCP (Manual Control Procedure)
• Business Processes Configuration Data Testing
• Helping the team executing the CTS.
• Getting the results documented and highlighting the exceptions noted in various control related configurations within SAP
• It also includes testing of ITGC (IT general controls) from governance point of view with/without the usage of Solution Manager in SAP
• Reviewing the RACI matrix along with the Control Owners documentation for specific control and documenting test scripts, execution of key reports (custom/standard) within SAP.
• Reviewing the RICEFW documents and noting down the exceptions.

In the space of Process Controls the various activities which requires supervision includes:

• ERP -SAP GRC implementation of GRC Process Control Additionally, the team also provides multiple services related to security and controls assessment, design recommendation of SAP including:
• Assessing/Recommending financial and operational controls around the SAP application
• Pre- and post-implementation assurance reviews of the SAP implementation/major upgrades
• SAP project assurance services (including gate reviews)
• Application security and segregation of duties with the usage of in-house proprietary tool
• Sarbanes-Oxley readiness and controls optimization services

What Sets You Apart

Knowledge Preferred:

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of core financial modules (FICO), projects and some industry specific modules (SD&MM). Familiarity with multiple versions of the SAP application (ECC/ S4 Simple Finance) is highly encouraged. Certification in SAP/S4 HANA is preferred.

• Excelling in compliance program implementation and oversight
• Developing policies and guidelines for regulatory compliance
• Embracing change and innovation in technology consulting
• Mentoring and coaching teams to enhance performance

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