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This new position is due to additional growth.

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Develop appropriate risk-based control strategies and solutions for business processes, including the Finance Controls processes, SAP R/3 application, SAP configuration controls and manual/management controls. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley 404 business process control requirements. Communicate and coordinate control solutions across departments impacted by the ERP implementation. Business and Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Finance Controls business practices. Understand basic business, operational and financial areas and the information associated with each. This position is specific to Finance Controls business processes. Knowledge of these processes are essential to the successes of the role. In the case of Finance, this would indicate experience in particular of Project Systems, Asset Management and General Ledger functionality. The roles are heavily focused in the design of automated and configurable control techniques. As such, in the case of Finance, a background in the configuration (or audit of configuration settings) within SAP is necessary. Possess knowledge in the assigned business area sufficient to understand detailed functional design requirements and to develop risk-based control processes that meet functional, technical, and regulatory requirements in a cost effective Planning: Participate with process teams, workshops, and other sources of requirements information to plan the control environment for the assigned areas of responsibility. Comply with schedule commitments Control Design: Gather control objectives, risk and control requirements for the area of business process responsibility. Identify control solutions for each business process which may include configuration controls, access controls, manual, and/or management reporting controls. . Evaluate interface and conversation process risk from an operational and systems perspective. Identify control issues and provide viable control solutions. Integrate with Security Controls resources to ensure control decisions are factored into business process role design. Communication: Communicate control requirements within the assigned process team, and work together to assure the implementation of well controlled process solutions. Keep team and sub-team leads informed of progress and promptly report any delays or significant issues. Teamwork: Actively participate in workshops and team discussions. Work with team members to ensure adequate design of work stream processes and the incorporation of related controls. Work with audit, risk, and quality personnel to explain and evaluate the structure and design of control processes.

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The Internal Control Specialist will partner with Rockwell Automation businesses and the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Program Manager Office to continue the company’s Segregation of Duties (SOD) program. He/she will be responsible for executing and overseeing SOD activities globally which initially includes performing quarterly SOD analysis for US-based legacy SOX applications and resolving identified conflicts through remediation of access and/or identification of mitigating controls. Increasing responsibilities will include reviewing quarterly SOD analyses for all SOX applications globally and coordinating with SAP/Virsa SOD team to ensure consistency across the programs. In addition, he/she will assist with other fundamental elements of an enterprise-wide internal control environment with a focus on high expectations of strong controls. Tasks may include matters such as delegation of authority and coordination of business process maps..

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Assists in providing direction and management related to Information Technology (IT)internal controls for systems and services for ERP implementations including development, procurement, implementation and ongoing technical support. Works closely with businesses and IT to ensure proper application and system controls that meet COBIT standards are designed, documented, implemented and maintained. Assists IT in the area of Application and Infrastructure controls including areas such as segregation of duties and manual versus automated (system) controls. Assists with IT Control activities to support SOX 404 program and to drive process improvements using Six Sigma/Lean principles. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Functional Expertise *Evaluate and assess company risks and controls using a COBIT-based integrated control framework model to assure: 1) the reliability of financial reporting, 2) compliance with laws and regulations, 3) the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, 4) the safeguarding of company assets. *Provide technical assistance to IT and businesses to address ERP-related IT internal control gaps, including follow-up and validation of corrective actions. *Assist in the development and implementation of information technology controls, policies and disciplines throughout the IT organization. *Participate in control risk assessment sessions. Identify business risk exposures and serve as a consultative resource to businesses and IT staff on these matters. *Develop, execute and document control evaluation procedures for new and existing infrastructure and application elements including evaluations of system and network infrastructures; physical and logical security; application system acquisition and development; system architecture; change management; and system availability. Identify and address systemic control and efficiency issues. Develop data analysis to provide management with potential exposure and loss of business due to control weaknesses. *Monitor, track and report progress on IT control deficiency remediation to management. Leadership/Change *Work closely with IT Internal Audit to coordinate all aspects related to IT controls in the organization. *Actively support new organizational programs through leading and engaging others. Challenge the status quo and champion new initiatives. *Meet commitments and deadlines. Demonstrate principled leadership and sound business ethics. *Instill a sense of urgency in driving assignments to completion. Monitor progress and redirect efforts when goals are not being met. Interpersonal *Draw upon knowledge and communication skills to influence others or facilitate resolution of problems/business issues using negotiation skills when appropriate. *Contribute to team efforts by providing technical/process expertise and guidance, working toward common goals. Bring appropriate individuals together to accomplish business objectives. *Actively understand the comments and questions of others. Create an environment encouraging the open exchange of information and viewpoints. *Proactively share timely updates and information with relevant parties. *Communicate effectively in a group environment as well as to senior management.