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.

SAPs vision is to help the world run better and improve peoples lives.

We REINVENT how enterprises run. Helping customers becoming Intelligent and Sustainable Enterprises is the first step of our vision. Intelligent Enterprises are powered by data and run frictionless, composable and interconnected business processes. They implement new business models with maximum flexibility and fast time-to-value and invent new ways of working and operations. To enable that, we offer customers our holistic modular cloud ERP and business solutions, with embedded business process intelligence and experience management, sharing one data model, running on our leading SAP Business Technology Platform, and completed by our ecosystem.

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, youre able to build your career. Its 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 SEs Global CFO and the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board. Our mission is to advance SAPs 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 SAPs suppliers and vendors. SAP executes audit clauses in the agreement with our suppliers and engages independent audit firms to perform the audit field work. The Supplier Audit Team works closely with the independent external auditor and the OEC Field Compliance and Procurement Compliance officers to ensure the audit is conducted as planned, the report is generated, and any risks identified are mitigated.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

The Senior Audit Specialists will be expected to take ownership of the follow up work that is required after a supplier/vendor audit report is received. They will assess whether there are any corruption/bribery risks associated with the audit findings, in order to prioritize mitigation and remediation efforts. This includes making sure that all audit findings and recommendations are properly addressed internally at SAP as well as externally with the supplier. The candidate will support supplier audits globally.

Primary tasks:

• Perform a detailed review of the audit reports prepared by the independent auditor to identify corruption/bribery risks, also called red flags, and prioritize follow-up actions based on assessing the risks associated with audit findings and recommendations

• Review work performed by internal team members, to ensure actions taken to mitigate risks have been completed

• Working with external suppliers and if applicable outside legal counsel and internally with key SAP functions: Procurement organization and Legal

• Serves as liaison between SAP and the independent auditor for vetting audit results and recommendations

• Supports Global initiatives and projects in the field of supplier audit and monitoring

• Resolves issues with high complexity and cross-borders

As a result of audit findings and recommendations, he/she may work on company policies and procedural change 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

• Bachelors or masters degree from business or law school or equivalent work experience

• Senior Auditor, Compliance attorney, or Compliance Officer track record

• 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.

• Desirable skills: understanding of the procurement process, purchase orders, expenses, accounts payable

• Proficient in MS Office

• Hands-on and diligent with attention to detail and written documentation

• Display good interpersonal and influencing skills along with the capability of drafting documentation in a clear, concise and complete manner

• Experience with audit report writing or contract review work.

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

• Fluent business English

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years in anticorruption/antibribery compliance, audit or related functions in a reputable accounting firm or auditing and internal controls services in an international accounting firm or multinational corporation.

• 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

SAPs 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 and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy (https://one.int.sap/me@sap/jobs_at_sap#17498858-1050-415e-8d82-21f91655666b_96fc) . Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

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

Requisition ID: 394751 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.