Audit Analytics Lead

About Clariant Internal Audit Team (IA):

Clariant Internal Audit team provides independent objective assurance and consulting services aligned with the Standards of the IIA focused on adding value and improving operations to position Clariant for a successful digital future. Acting as the third line of defense IA helps achieve organizational objectives through a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and enhance governance risk management and controls. Guided by the Clariant Code of Ethics IA supports ethical principles and values in daily business.

Internal Audit delivers independent reviews and recommendations on global operations evaluates controls safeguards assets ensures reliable financial reporting and identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Data analytics plays a key role in providing assurance to the Executive Leadership Team the Board and Shareholders.

TheSenior SAP Digital Audit Lead role is pivotal in advancing Clariants digital transformation. It serves as a subject matter expert in SAP business processes automated controls and system configurations bridging the gap between business auditors and digital audit leads. This hybrid strategic role focuses on system-level assurance control engineering and digital audit delivery enabling continuous technology-driven assurance and shaping the global approach to SAP auditing.

Responsibilities

1. Support internal audits through system-level analysis of SAP (Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing) controls translating business risks into technology-enabled audit procedures.

2. Provide subject matter expertise on SAP business processes Procure to Pay Order to Cash and Record to Report including system implementation configuration and automated controls.

3. Participate in walkthroughs control assessments and discussions with business and IT stakeholders; validate system logic data sources and results.

4. Leverage process mining (Signavio) to design audit procedures detect process deviations control bypasses and assess risk-relevant variants.

5. Conduct segregation of duties and access risk assessments including SAP Governance Risk and Compliance and support continuous auditing monitoring and improvement of control frameworks.

6. Lead SAP-related digital audit initiatives improvement projects and broader IT and digital audits integrating cloud or enterprise platforms.

7. Act as technical lead for SAP audit topics collaborating with digital and analytics teams to explore Generative Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies for audit automation.

8. Contribute to continuous enhancement of Internal Audit methodologies and technology-driven assurance practices.

Requirements

University degree in Audit Accounting Computer Science or a related field.

Minimum of 6 years of experience in SAP ECC6 ideally with S/4HANA IT Audit and Risk or related roles.

Strong functional expertise in at least one SAP core module Financial Accounting Materials Management or Sales and Distribution.

Solid understanding of SAP business processes Procure to Pay Order to Cash Record to Report and automated controls.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex situations.

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.

Preferred / Nice to Have:

Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or data analytics certifications.

Experience with SAP S/4HANA environments.

Exposure to cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform) and Identity and Access Management concepts.

Experience managing projects using Agile Scrum or similar delivery frameworks.

Background in IT Audit Risk Advisory or SAP Governance Risk and Compliance / Controls consulting.

Strong interest in emerging technologies including Generative Artificial Intelligence with a proactive approach to AI-enabled audit and automation initiatives.

Our Offer

Company Culture:

• Be part of an amazing team who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Approachable Leadership
• Long term growth opportunity
• Work-Life Balance
• Speak Up Culture

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Mode- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• In-house Cafeteria & Subsidized meals
• 30 Days Annual Paid Leaves
• Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up
• Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
• Group Medical Insurance Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Maternity & Parental leave policies
• Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan
• On-Site Medical Assistance for Employees

Your Contact

Menaj Shaikh

Talent Acquisition Manager India Human Resources Group

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline Greater chemistry - between people and planet which considers the principles of customer innovation and people orientation as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant we believe that diversity equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed respected supported and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives experiences and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization based on objective criteria and regardless of gender gender identity race ethnicity religion protected veteran status age disability sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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