Senior Associate, Internal Audit

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Syntax’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) function is looking for an audit professional to join as a Senior Associate on the Internal Audit team. We are looking for someone who will thrive in complex and diverse work environment to join a team of high performing professionals. The selected individual will have the opportunity to be heavily involved in various internal audit projects, with a focus on IT General Controls (ITGCs) and have direct interaction with various functions at Syntax.  

The Senior Associate will be involved in (but not limited to) the following activities:

• Work directly with the Senior Manager of Internal Audit to execute a risk-based internal audit plan evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls across key systems and applications supporting Syntax’s businesses processes and financial reporting.
• Coordinate and facilitate control walkthrough meetings with IT stakeholders, control owners, and process owners across business units to document and understand relevant IT processes, systems, and control activities.  
• Analyze IT environments to identify key risks, control gaps, and opportunities to strengthen the control framework.
• Perform testing of ITGCs based on defined test procedures and document the results in a clear, complete and organized manner.  

• Identify and report control weaknesses, objectively assess the severity and potential impact of issues, and communicate findings in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Support remediation tracking and follow-up activities with management to help ensure timely resolution of identified issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Business Administration or related fields.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an audit role with exposure to ITGC testing (Big 4 preferred)
• Professional designation such as CISA, CPA, CIA designation (or working towards)
• Advanced English for both written and verbal communication
• Intermediate excel skills
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills to evaluate areas of risks and develop appropriate solutions
• Be able to work independently in a remote setting and effectively prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadline

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!