Industry: Life Sciences
Number of employees: approx. 5'600 CH / worldwide approx. 134'000
Reference number: 93RXY444

Key Facts: SAP Application Controls, IT General Controls, SAP Access Management, SAP Change Management Controls, SAP Data Integrity & Data Governance, Risk & Control Matrix, Authorization Concepts & Role Design, in Zug/home office.

Main tasks:

• Apply finance transformation compliance governance principles to SAP-based transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on technology, system configuration, and data-related risks.
  
• Convert enterprise ICFR, SOX, and ITGC frameworks into tailored compliance requirements for SAP S/4HANA and related technology environments.
  
• Act as the central contact for SAP and technology compliance topics within assigned transformation programs and value streams.
  
• Lead and coordinate technology-driven risk assessments, covering SAP application risks, IT General Controls, and data integrity aspects.
  
• Ensure consistent design and implementation of ITGC controls, including access management, change management, IT operations, and system configuration controls.
  
• Provide structured compliance guidance on SAP configurations, workflows, and automated controls to ensure alignment with internal control and SOX requirements.
  
• Define and enforce compliance standards for system interfaces, including source-to-target controls, error handling procedures, reconciliations, and monitoring mechanisms.
  
• Review and critically assess compliance documentation related to SAP and IT controls, ensuring completeness, consistency, and adherence to defined methodologies.
  
• Monitor technology- and data-related compliance risks across transformation initiatives, identify emerging issues, and escalate material risks appropriately.
  
• Coordinate compliance efforts across programs involving shared SAP platforms, common interfaces, and cross-system dependencies.
  
• Support the ongoing enhancement of compliance methodologies related to ITGC, SAP risks, and data integrity.
  
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and traceability of compliance decisions, risk assessments, and governance outcomes.
  
• Promote a pragmatic, risk-based approach to technology and data compliance that supports finance transformation objectives while safeguarding control effectiveness.
  
• Serve as a subject matter expert for auditors by clearly explaining ITGC concepts, SAP-related risks, control design principles, risk assessments, and risk and control matrices (RCMs).

Your qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
  
• Extensive professional experience in finance roles, preferably within large-scale system transformation environments (SAP S/4HANA).
  
• Solid understanding of financial and IT internal control frameworks.
  
• Practical knowledge of SOX 404, US GAAP, and IFRS requirements.
  
• Familiarity with supply chain processes and related control environments.
  
• Ability to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate process and system risks.
  
• Knowledge of continuous process improvement methodologies.
  
• Strong capability to anticipate business needs, evaluate risk exposure, escalate critical issues, and operate effectively in complex or ambiguous situations.
  
• Experience working in complex, multi-ERP or multi-system landscapes; exposure to SAP S/4HANA is desired.
  
• Demonstrated people leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within matrixed organizational structures.
  
  

The salary range will be communicated confidentially.

If you have any questions, please contact us at any time on +41 55 299 58 58 or [email protected]. We will be happy to help you!