Internal Controls Analyst III

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Łódź; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a controls and security specialist to ensure SAP system controls and user access operate effectively within McCormick’s control environment. You will review security requests, mitigate risks using SAP GRC and Approva, and support SOX testing and audits.

You will design and test internal controls, act as a key contact during audits, and oversee third-party implementations to align with McCormick’s standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field.
• 3+ years in accounting, auditing, internal controls, security administration and/or information systems.
• Experience with SAP access design, auth objects, SAP GRC, and/or Approva.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate SAP access design and risk to enforce standard processes and control integrity.
• Monitor SAP GRC Process Control and manage corrective actions with IT and business leads.
• Perform SOX testing and report conclusions to internal/external audit; suggest improvements.

Skills

SAP GRC

SOX testing

Audit liaison

Security design

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SAP GRC Access Monitoring

Approva

Job description

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I This position has the responsibility to ensure that SAP systems controls and user access globally are operating effectively within McCormick’s control environment. This position uses independent thinking, judgement, and experience to review system security requests for internal control conflicts & manages the related mitigation using the SAP GRC and Approva tools. Additionally, this role will design and test internal controls and is a key contact point during audits and SOX testing. SOX testing performed by this position is relied on by outside auditors. The position has a key role in ensuring that projects implemented in the ERP system are implemented in a way that is aligned with McCormick’s control environment. Additionally, this role provides oversight over control elements that are implemented and supported by third party service providers and implementers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rule and judgmental based evaluations of SAP Access: Evaluate Global SAP Reach and OutReach security to provide guidance and approval on access design in consideration of control environment. Consult with Global Process Owners and Global Delivery Leads as required to enforce standard processes and ensure the integrity of the control environment. Utilize SAP GRC Access Monitoring to manage SODs and sensitive access risk and related risk mitigation.
• SAP GRC Process Control Monitoring: Using the SAP GRC Process Control Module; monitor SAP System controls for effectiveness and manage corrective actions with GPOs, GDLs, and MCK IT for resolution. Identify and implement new opportunities for Process Control Automation with outside support as required.
• SOX Testing: Independently perform SOX testing primarily focusing on system controls; document and report on testing conclusions to Internal & External audit; recommend improvements to control environment and identify and design mitigation where required.
• Project Management - Lead projects relating to control testing and role mapping including: Development of project plans, project leadership, communicating project updates, stake holder socialization, and project deliverables.
• Business/Process Improvement: Deliver CCI and other change projects resulting in process improvement.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• 3+ years progressive, broad based business experience in accounting, auditing, internal controls, security administration and/or information systems.
• Experience with SAP access design, auth objects, SAP GRC, and or Approva.
• Independent thinker and ability to solution problems with incomplete information and generate stakeholder support and consensus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that can command influence to engage other departments to meet objectives.
• Ability to develop creative solutions that can address competing requirements.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective interaction across all global functions.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work well within a team and is proactive in managing and improving own work.
• Self-starter mentality and proactive in initiating action steps.
• Strong understanding of SAP system controls and SAP Security and related monitoring using SAP GRC.
• Strong understanding of internal control environments, risk evaluation experience, and business process.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in high pressure sensitive situations.
• Ability to make sense of incomplete information.
• Strong understanding of business process flows.
• Project management execution and influence.
• Ability to recognize improvement opportunities, develop a plan of action and develop consensus.

COMPANY

McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 10,000 employees around the world and more than $4.2 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures and food service businesses.

We have a passion for flavour. The company is serving customers from nearly 50 locations in 24 countries and consumers can buy our brands in more than 110 countries. Our industrial business flavours snacks, wraps, beverages and many other products for customers, which include global restaurant chains and leading food manufacturers.

With approximately 4,500 employees, the company has operations in 13 countries across the Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) Zone and serves customers in more than 25 markets through its consumer and industrial businesses. McCormick is present in key consumer markets with leading brands, including Kamis in Poland.

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global flavour leader.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.

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WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.