Senior Specialist - IT SOX Compliance

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Digital Technology Solutions: Accelerating innovation through data, technology and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions.

The role is based in Chennai, India. Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing assessment of IT General Controls (ITGCs) across the organization.
• Perform and oversee ITGC testing, including:
  • User access management
  • Change management
  • IT operations controls
• Evaluate control effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive remediation efforts.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, supporting audit requests, walkthroughs, and evidence submission.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend improvements to strengthen internal control environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise on SAP controls, including:
  • Access provisioning and segregation of duties (SoD)
  • SAP change management processes
  • SAP security and configuration controls (GRC)
• Develop and maintain documentation including narratives, process flows, playbooks, and control execution documents.
• Monitor and report on control deficiencies and remediation status to senior management.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in ITGC, IT audit, or internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and ITGC frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT).
• Extensive experience with SAP systems (e.g., SAP ECC, S/4HANA, SAP GRC).
• Proven experience working with external auditors or within a Big 4 / public accounting environment.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Access controls and SoD
  • Change management processes
  • IT operations controls
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How Would You Stand Out?

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
• Experience with automated control tools and GRC platforms (e.g., SAP GRC).
• Experience in large, complex, or publicly traded organizations.

Why Choose Us?

• Multinational and supporting environment
• Health insurance
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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