Senior Manager, Global Internal Audit-SAP

SAP Internal Control Manager

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology.

Salary: $ - $

Location:

Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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Requires specialized expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Lead functional teams or projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject-matter expert on SAP ECC internal controls as part of the SOX PMO, partnering with the IT organization (GIS) on the design and implementation of automated controls (ITACs), key reports, and general IT controls (GITCs) across the SAP environment, including resolution of related control issues
• Liaise with the Company's external auditors to align on the overall direction of the SAP internal control environment, including key risks and minimum control requirements
• Partner with the IT Audit function to lead IT audits, including but not limited to IT security, access controls, disaster recovery, and lab / physical security, along with application-specific internal control reviews
• Participate in the Company's SAP S/4 implementation, with responsibility for ensuring the internal control environment is designed and optimized for control automation
• Engage in a real time system assessment (RTSA) of the SAP S/4 implementation to help ensure audit requirements and appropriate SDLC controls are in place and operating effectively
• Help risk-assess, adopt, and socialize AI SOX and audit tools and technologies, and develop and evangelize strong governance over their use
• Manage one or more direct reports in a people manager capacity, in addition to supervising ad hoc teams of other GIA resources to deliver engagements

Functional Knowledge:

• SAP ECC and SAP S/4 technical knowledge, including prior implementation, audit, IT business analyst, or IT support experience with SAP
• Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and SOX methodology
• IT audit concepts and best known methods, and external audit methodology
• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools and technology
• AI SOX and audit tools and technology

Business Expertise:

• Working familiarity with accounting principles under U.S. GAAP
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus

Leadership:

• Candidate must possess unquestionable integrity, act as a self-starter, and serve as a role model for the broader audit team
• Demonstrated ability to coach team members and help them progress in their careers
• Take ownership of key roles, programs, and deliverables
• Strong sense of team, with a willingness to help the broader team succeed even when it falls outside the scope of the individual's own role

Problem Solving:

• Exhibit strong business acumen and technical judgment to analyze and…