US Risk & Controls Manager Technology Controls Framework - Assurance

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road
Store Code: Salisbury NC Harrison_Risk & Controls (5147736)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purspose: The R&C IT Solutions Manager provides strong influence, assistance and support to the Information Technology teams in developing, implementing and monitoring a framework of internal controls, efficiently and effectively supporting the business and addressing Global and local / Brand IT policy standards.
Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Quincy, MA, Scarborough, ME,and Hyattsville, MD.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforce and facilitate the governance structure for changes to the IT / SAP US control framework
• Ensure assurance testing on the effectiveness of key IT controls is executed with high quality and in accordance with industry/regulatory standards
• Develop and maintain effective relationship with IT / IS business, discuss control issues and related remediation with business
• Lead the monitoring of process walkthroughs and management testing to identify possible internal control breakdowns and gaps
• Advice and support IT / IS business in designing / implementing controls to remediate any gaps identified either by R&C or internal / external audit
• Execute a risk-based key control monitoring plan based on scoping guidance
• Regular reporting to and communication with the R&C Director on status and outcome of the activities
• Preparing advice to senior IT management on the development, documentation and implementation of a proper system of IT internal controls to support the business as well as on the design of controls addressing significant system implementations. Liaise with the Director, Risk & Control to complete comprehensive business process reviews that encompass IT application controls.
• Presenting IT control weaknesses and propose recommendations to management, articulating the concerns and benefits of remediation in a manner that reflects a strong understanding of the business processes and controls. Gaining agreement with management and monitoring completion of the associated process changes and control improvements.
• Identifying and communicating IT risks; Implementing and monitoring of moderate to complex IT controls; Determining controls which are not operating effectively or where the documentation is indicative of broader concerns. Ensuring adequate controls are being followed during new software or process implementation.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Required
• IT professional with at least 5-7 years of experience with designing, implementing, monitoring IT controls
• Considerable knowledge of IT governance, risk management and a thorough knowledge of best practice IT controls
• Candidate must be able to articulate control related concerns to senior IM management effectively
• High level of initiative

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with clients going through a period of IT transformation is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in SAP platform (S4/HANA IT controls is a plus)
• Oral and/or written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Customer focus
• Supervisory/Leadership skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Advanced Microsoft Access
• Attention to Detail Negotiation skills
• Strategic Planning

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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Job Requisition: 418282_external_USA-NC-Salisbury