Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager (ITGC & SOX Compliance)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SOX 404 compliance activities, including application control testing and key report testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Prepare and present audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
• Develop risk-based audit plans, define audit scope, create test plans, execute fieldwork, document findings, and present audit reports to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Perform IT General Controls (ITGC) audits designing test grid, covering access management, change management, backup and recovery, segregation of duties, and system development lifecycle controls.
• Collect and evaluate audit evidence through walkthroughs, inspection of logs, restoration testing, configuration reviews, and risk-based sampling techniques.
• Drive remediation of control gaps and provide practical risk mitigation recommendations to IT and business stakeholders.
• Partner with management to strengthen internal controls, governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Interface with IT, business functions, external auditors, and audit leadership to ensure audit findings are understood, tracked, and resolved.
• Assess automated controls, application controls, interfaces, and key reports supporting financial reporting processes.
• Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions for identified deficiencies.

1. User Access Management

• Review and monitor user access to applications and systems.
• Ensure proper user provisioning and deprovisioning processes.
• Conduct periodic access reviews and certifications.
• Verify segregation of duties (SoD) compliance.
• Monitor privileged and emergency access on a frequent basis.

2. Change Management Controls

• Ensure all system changes follow approved change management procedures.
• Review change requests, approvals, testing evidence, and migration documentation.
• Support audit reviews of system changes.

3. IT Operations Controls

• Monitor batch jobs, system interfaces, and scheduled processes.
• Review backup and recovery procedures.
• Validate disaster recovery and business continuity controls.

4. Compliance and Audit Support

• Coordinate SOX ITGC testing activities.
• Gather and provide evidence to auditors.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Track remediation of audit findings.
• Prepare control documentation and compliance reports.

5. Risk Management

• Identify control gaps and process risks.
• Perform risk assessments.

6. Documentation and Governance

• Maintain control narratives, process flows, and control matrices.
• Update policies and procedures.
• Ensure controls are documented and executed consistently.

7. Security Controls Monitoring

• Review privileged access activities.
• Support cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to corporate security policies.

8. SAP-Specific ITGC Responsibilities (if supporting SAP)

• SAP user access reviews.
• SAP role design and SoD analysis.
• Firefighter/Emergency Access Management reviews.
• Transport management reviews.
• SAP Basis and security control monitoring.
• Audit support for SAP systems.
• Review Business Process Controls
• Track ownership on exceptions
• Review exceptions on a periodic basis

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX Compliance, IT Audit, Risk Management, or a combination thereof.
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or people management experience.
• Strong experience with SOX 404 compliance and IT General Controls testing.
• Hands-on experience auditing ADP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP TM, Workday, and SAP Business Objects, SAP security and role-based access controls (RBAC) environments.
• Experience evaluating application controls, automated controls, key reports, and system interfaces.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Risk and Compliance Reporting
• Experience working with internal and external auditors in a public company SOX compliance environment.
• Public accounting experience preferred, with Big Four experience strongly preferred.
• Certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, or CFE are preferred.
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of COSO, SOX 404, IIA Standards, and risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Excellent executive presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical IT risks into business-focused recommendations.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities.
  

Soft Skills

• Audit coordination

• Attention to detail

• Problem-solving

• Strong analytical skills

• Documentation and reporting

• Stakeholder management

About Us

We are a global provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining and specialty chemicals industries. Working side-by-side with our customers, we develop value-added, customized solutions that make them more competitive. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions is what motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value.

Unleash your POTENTIAL with Ketjen.

At Ketjen, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s really that simple. We embrace diversity of experience, talent and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.

AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hands-on technical experience
• Job variety and career flexibility
• Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level
• A proven record of innovation
• Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability
• Deep commitment to our communities, education, and social development
• Concern and compassion for fellow employees
• Among the best safety records in the industry

The bottom-line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Ketjen will provide the resources and support you need to succeed.

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