Sr. Manager (ITAC Controls testing)

Tata Motors Global Services Limited; Pune District, Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,350,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Motors Global Services Limited is seeking an experienced IT audit professional to lead risk-based testing of automated controls within SAP and non-SAP environments. You will assess design and operating effectiveness of IT controls, coordinate with third-party service providers, and drive remediation efforts across entities under ICoFR.

The role demands strong analytical skills, audit methodologies, and the ability to deliver actionable insights to leadership while collaborating with IT,

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on SAP automated controls testing across modules.
• Solid understanding of audit methodologies, including IPE/IUC validation and completeness & accuracy checks.
• Proven ability to apply an analytical, risk-based audit approach.
• Strong planning and execution skills with the ability to meet tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based IT automated controls testing aligned with enterprise audit strategy.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of ITACs and IPE controls across SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Govern and review deliverables from third-party service providers to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Build and scale a standardized testing framework to improve consistency, efficiency and control reliability.
• Identify control gaps, assess risk impact, and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Partner with statutory auditors, IT teams and business stakeholders.
• Drive audit issue remediation and closure tracking across entities under ICoFR.
• Use data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, Power BI, etc.) to enhance testing coverage and insights.
• Champion automation and continuous improvement in control optimization initiatives.

Skills

SAP automated controls testing

Audit methodologies

Analytical risk-based audit

Planning & execution

Education

CA / PG or equivalent

SAP Certification (Preferred)

CISA / DISA (Preferred)

Tools

ACL

IDEA

Power BI

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead risk-based IT automated controls testing aligned with enterprise audit and IFC strategy
• Evaluate design effectiveness and operating effectiveness of ITACs and IPE controls across SAP and non-SAP systems
• Govern and review deliverables from third-party service providers, ensuring high-quality and timely outcomes
• Build and scale a standardized testing framework to improve consistency, efficiency, and control reliability
• Identify control gaps, assess risk impact, and present actionable insights to leadership
• Partner closely with statutory auditors, IT teams, and business stakeholders
• Drive audit issue remediation and closure tracking across entities under ICoFR
• Use data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, Power BI, etc.) to enhance testing coverage and insights
• Champion automation, continuous improvement, and control optimization initiatives

Preferred candidate profile

1. Functional Knowledge of Skills (Must Have)

• Strong hands-on experience in SAP automated controls testing across modules
• Solid understanding of audit methodologies, including IPE/IUC validation and completeness & accuracy checks
• Proven ability to apply an analytical, risk-based audit approach
• Strong planning and execution skills with the ability to meet tight timelines.

2. Leadership Behavior

• Ability to proactively adapt to evolving regulatory requirements
• Ownership mindset with focus on driving outcomes and resolving issues
• Strong collaboration across IT, Finance, Compliance, and auditors
• Experience in mentoring and guiding teams (direct or outsourced)
• Ability to balance compliance rigor with business practicality

3. Educational Qualification

• CA / Postgraduate (or equivalent professional qualification)
• SAP Certification (e.g., SD, P2P, TRM, PS, ABAP) Preferred/Strong advantage
• Certifications such as CISA / DISA

4. Technical Skill required

• Strong proficiency in SAP environments
• Ability to understand and interpret standard and custom SAP programs

5. Language Proficiency

• Fluent English, excellent written and verbal communication skills

6. Experience Required

Atleast 5+ years in SOX/IFC IT controls testing, particularly SAP automated controls and IPE