The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Planters, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

Job Description

The primary focus of this position is to drive an effective and efficient IT internal controls environment through identifying key risks, executing the internal controls program, and partnering with the business to advocate change. This entails manging the design assessment, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness testing of IT General Controls, automated controls, and configuration controls in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act, 2002. Specifically, IT Internal Controls Sr. Analyst will:

• Plan and execute the timely completion of ITGC, automated and configuration control testing with local and zone management
• Lead and guide management in the rollout of continuous controls monitoring (through data analytics and generation of exceptions reports)
• Work with the business and other operational support areas to implement new controls and/or control improvements until it forms part of the BAU operating model
• Review system implementation process maps, SOPs and policies to ensure appropriate IT control considerations
• Maintain up to date reporting dashboard for timely reporting internal controls & SOX compliance activities
• Deliver IT financial controls training to uplift knowledge in broader team and business
• For processes with controls weaknesses, perform root-cause analysis and initiate the controls enhancement/process simplification projects.
• Partner with international zone management in remediating controls deficiencies (whether self-identified, identified through internal control testing, or identified in conjunction with internal audits) within an acceptable and agreed timeframe.

Key responsibilities

• Report directly to the IT Internal Controls Manager in Chicago
• Collaborate with business to drive sustainable change and enhance automation opportunities
• Work simultaneously with the IC Leads throughout the globe to support the business process team
• Execute and deliver the KH Internal Controls Framework and Testing Program
• Maintain comprehensive controls test papers and supporting test evidence (electronic and/or in hardcopy form) to substantiate the test conclusion.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors for coordinating audits and reviews
• Ensures deficiencies are properly documented with action plans for remediation. Ensures action plans are implemented, and the controls are retested to demonstrate successful remediation within the specified time frames.

Scope of work

• The Global IT Controls Senior Analyst will work hand-in-hand with the Global IT Automated Process Evaluation Manager and be responsible for:
• Routinely evaluating existing automated processes, data analytics, and key system implementations that the business will rely on as part of annual SOX compliance requirements
• Documenting findings from evaluations, including identified automated process innovation/risk reduction opportunities
• Advising and presenting automation opportunities to the business, internal audit, and external audit stakeholders
• Technically delivering automations thru the use of SAP GRC and driving sustainable adoption by the business

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Accounting or Information Systems
• CISA/CISM/CIA /CPA/ Public Accounting experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting preferred, including at least 1 year of experience in IT Audit or IT Controls (IT Controls experience requirement is a must)
• SAP experience preferred, including with SAP GRC AC and PC modules
• Strong experience performing SOX internal control testing and providing support for the SOX 404 program in other areas.
• Familiarity with COBIT and COSO requirements with respect to IT systems and processes.
• Excellent people skills – ability to work with many levels of management and influence with authority
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management and the ability to work independently

The qualified candidate must be able to work with multiple organizations and teams, consistently meet deadlines and work well under time constraints and be able to quickly learn and understands diverse business areas and IT systems. This position offers high career visibility with the potential to move into various roles within the Kraft Heinz Company.

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Kraft Heinz is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world with operations in more than 40 countries around the world. Kraft Heinz makes some of your favorite products from Kraft Mac and Cheese, to Bagel Bites, and of course Heinz Ketchup!