Senior Analyst, Global IT - SAP Internal Controls - Kraft Heinz

Michael Page; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from Amsterdam office

Visa sponsorship transfer support

Commuting cost reimbursement

International exposure

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is recruiting for a Senior IT Controls Analyst to lead and improve the global IT Internal Controls programme. The role spans ITGC testing, SAP and non-SAP environments, and SOX 404 activities across international teams.

The candidate will develop control scoping, risk assessments and automation roadmaps, collaborating with Global Capabilities Center in India and auditors while delivering training and analytics to strengthen the control environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience in IT Audit, IT Internal Controls, Technology Risk, SOX or similar.
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls and SAP controls.
• Experience with SAP GRC and automated controls is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute activities within the Global IT Internal Controls programme.
• Perform IT General Controls testing across SAP and non-SAP environments.
• Assess and test automated controls within SAP.
• Support IT SOX compliance activities and the SOX 404 programme.
• Review testing work‑papers to meet Kraft Heinz quality and documentation standards.
• Maintain reporting dashboards for Internal Controls and SOX activities.
• Identify control weaknesses and initiate remediation or process improvements.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders and offshore teams.

Skills

IT controls

SOX testing

SAP controls

SAP GRC

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

English communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IS/Business

Tools

SAP GRC

AuditBoard

Signavio

Job description

As Senior IT Controls Analyst at Kraft Heinz, you will play an important role in executing and continuously improving the global IT Internal Controls programme.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Plan and execute activities within the annual Global IT Internal Controls programme.
• Perform IT General Controls testing across SAP and non-SAP environments.
• Assess and test automated and configured controls within SAP.
• Support IT SOX compliance activities and the wider SOX 404 programme.
• Perform SAP S/4HANA implementation controls reviews, including system configuration, SDLC and key control requirements.
• Support the development and execution of annual IT Controls scoping and risk assessments.
• Work with Global IT Controls leadership to develop programmes covering ITGCs, automated controls, SAP GRC, risk automation and implementation advisory reviews.
• Drive automation and continuous controls monitoring using analytics and automated exception reporting.
• Help develop a multi-year roadmap for further controls automation.
• Build analytics and risk monitoring solutions using tools such as SAP GRC, AuditBoard and Signavio.
• Coordinate with the India Global Capabilities Center and provide technical guidance to offshore team members.
• Review working papers and ensure testing meets Kraft Heinz quality and documentation standards.
• Maintain reporting dashboards covering Internal Controls and SOX compliance activities.
• Identify control weaknesses, perform root-cause analysis and initiate remediation or process improvement activities.
• Partner with international stakeholders to remediate deficiencies within agreed timelines.
• Monitor remediation plans and retest controls to confirm successful implementation.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external auditors.
• Review relevant third-party service auditor reports and follow up on identified control deficiencies.
• Deliver IT financial controls training to colleagues and business stakeholders.
• Support sustainable improvement of the IT control environment across the International Zone.

Work on global SAP, S/4HANA, ITGC and SOX controls within Kraft Heinz. International role with hybrid working and HSMvisa sponsorship transfer

Kraft Heinz is looking for an IT Controls, IT Audit or Technology Risk professional who combines a solid controls foundation with exposure to SAP environments.

The Successful Candidate Will Ideally Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business or another relevant discipline.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience within IT Audit, IT Internal Controls, Technology Risk, SOX or a comparable environment.
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls.
• Experience performing SOX internal controls testing and supporting SOX 404 programmes.
• Experience working with SAP controls and preferably SAP ITGCs and automated controls.
• Exposure to SAP GRC Access Control and/or Process Control is highly advantageous.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA implementations or SAP transformation programmes is preferred.
• An interest in controls automation, continuous monitoring and data analytics.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as COBIT and COSO.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify root causes behind control deficiencies.
• The ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple international stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The ability to communicate confidently with different levels of management.
• Strong organisational and time-management capabilities.

CISA, CISM, CIA, CPA, RA or another relevant professional qualification is advantageous. Previous Big Four, public accounting, Technology Risk or IT Audit experience would also be highly relevant.

Professionals currently working as Senior IT Auditor, IT Controls Analyst, Technology Risk Consultant, IT Risk Analyst, SAP Controls Analyst or Senior Technology Risk Consultant could be particularly suitable.

Kraft Heinz is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with a portfolio of globally recognised brands and operations across multiple international markets.

From its Amsterdam office, Kraft Heinz manages a range of international and global activities across Finance, Technology and Internal Controls.

The organisation is continuing to invest in its global technology and controls environment, including SAP S/4HANA transformation, controls automation, analytics and the further development of its IT Internal Controls framework.

This position sits within the Global IT Internal Controls team and offers significant exposure to stakeholders across North America, EMEA, APAC and LATAM.

You will work closely with Global Internal Controls leadership, IT, Finance, regional management, internal and external auditors and Kraft Heinz's Global Capabilities Center in India.

Kraft Heinz offers an ambitious, fast-paced and highly international working environment with significant opportunity for professional development and global exposure.

Kraft Heinz Offers

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A fulltime 12-month employment contract.
• Hybrid working from the Amsterdam office.
• Visa sponsorship transfer support for eligible Highly Skilled Migrants already based in the Netherlands.
• Reimbursement of commuting costs.
• Discounts on health insurance and gym membership.
• Significant exposure to international stakeholders across EMEA, APAC, North America and LATAM.
• Hands-on exposure to SAP S/4HANA, SAP GRC, ITGCs, SOX and controls automation.
• The opportunity to work on major SAP implementation and transformation projects.
• An opportunity to help shape Kraft Heinz's controls automation and continuous monitoring journey.
• Collaboration with international teams, including Kraft Heinz's Global Capabilities Center in India.
• Strong opportunities to further develop your IT Controls, SAP and Technology Risk expertise within a global organisation.
• An environment where new ideas and process improvements are actively encouraged.