Compliance/Forensic Auditor

We help the world run better
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

As you know, SAP's vision is to help the world run better and improve people's lives.

As THE cloud company powered by SAP HANA, SAP is a market leader in enterprise application software, helping companies of all sizes and industries Run Simple.

We empower people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. SAP applications and services enable our customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably.

At SAP, we believe in the power of collaboration and empower our employees to perform at their best in an environment that encourages free and open expression of ideas. Here, you work alongside creative thinkers who share your interests, while turning big ideas into reality for our customers. With innovative job training, mentors to help you grow, and the flexibility to balance your work and personal life, you're able to build your career. It's no wonder that some of the sharpest minds from around the world are working for a company that is consistently recognized as a global top employer.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC) is a part of the Office of the CEO Board area and reports to both SAP SE's Global CFO and the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board. Our mission is to advance SAP's business goals by promoting a culture of integrity, and by mitigating a defined set of legal risks. Our focus includes compliance with the FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), UK Bribery Act, and other global anti-corruption and bribery laws.

Within the OEC, is the Third Party Audit Team that is responsible for managing audits and compliance assessments of SAP's partners and suppliers. SAP executes audit clauses in the agreement with our third parties and engages independent audit firms to perform the audit field work. The Third Party Audit Team works closely with the independent external auditor and the OEC Field Compliance officers to ensure the audit is conducted as planned, the report is generated, and any risks identified are mitigated.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

The Compliance Auditor will be expected to take the lead on additional audit work related to corruption/bribery risks identified in the Americas region.

Primary tasks:

· After audit report is received and reviewed, perform additional audit work related to any corruption/bribery risks identified by analyzing the fact pattern of transactions and synthesize data into a professional memorandum with recommendations.

· Complete follow up memorandum's timely, perform follow up actions/deep dive reviews to determine root cause of audit findings and suggest mitigation/consequence management recommendations accordingly.

· Support Audit Directors with pipeline development, approve sample selection, and ad hoc data requests.

· Draft and send recommendation letters, review documentation provided by third parties and explain to the third party the improvement areas to meet SAP's compliance expectation as stated in the Partner Code of Conduct and PartnerEdge GTC's.

· Coordinate with partner organization or procurement organization to obtain relevant evidence and information.

· Conduct interviews with third party stakeholders and/or SAP employees to validate documents and processes to assess overall control environment and potential corruption risks from the third parties.

· Review and research evidence/documents against established policies and procedures

As a result of audit findings and recommendations, you may work on company policies and process changes and liaise with multiple areas to align compliance policies.

The position reports to the Manager, Partner Data & Follow Up and will contribute to a wide array of Global team projects.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

· Fluent business English and Spanish is required. Fluent Portuguese is a plus.

· Bachelor's or Master's degree from business school or equivalent work experience.

· Preferred candidate will have knowledge and a proven record of success in auditing or managing third party risks with focus on anti-corruption and anti-bribery (U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, etc.), fraud detection, and internal control evaluation.

· Preferred certifications, CIA/CFE

· Knowledge of SAP's or similar OEM software vendor's indirect business models is preferred.

· High proficiency working with IT systems, especially finding and retrieving data and accounting documents in ISP, CRM, PRM, CMS, BW reports.

· Proficient in MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel

· Excellent skills of using tools in performing data analytics / data recovery

· Hands-on with attention to detail and written documentation

· Ability to do in-depth research and to interpret written guidelines and documents.

· Display good interpersonal, influencing, and interviewing skills along with the capability of drafting reports in a clear, concise and complete manner.

· Accounting knowledge (Basic understanding of accounting principles, i.e., debits, credits, receivables, payables, IFRS/ US-GAAP/local GAAP) a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE

· 3-5+ years in anticorruption/antibribery compliance, audit, investigation or related functions in a reputable law/accounting firm or auditing and internal controls services in an international accounting firm or multinational corporation, including a proven record on anti-corruption investigation and fraud detection.

· Experience in a partner/vendor-facing role is a plus.

· We are highly interested in a diverse workforce which enhances our knowledge and audit outcomes. We encourage individuals with various backgrounds to apply.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.  

We win with inclusion
SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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