IT Application Controls Senior Manager
This role is responsible for the execution, implementation, validation, testing, and monitoring of the organization's Internal Control Framework and policies. It leads the design of scalable control and governance solutions across enterprise systems, while managing documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to drive consistent governance practices across regions. The role also includes team leadership and people management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
System Security, IAM & Controls Operations
- Implement and sustain the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform to support IAM reviews and assessments
- Design, establish, and lead IAM governance processes across enterprise systems
- Manage access control exceptions and ensure proper monitoring and resolution
- Oversee timely and accurate processing of access-related requirements and user requests
IAM Governance Framework
- Own and continuously improve the IAM governance framework
- Drive role-based, risk-based access models and rationalization initiatives
- Ensure compliance with IAM standards across system administrators, owners, and stakeholders
- Lead periodic reviews and optimization of security and control procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address IAM control areas
- Establish and enhance automated controls (e.g., SAP CSA) across systems
- Review compliance reports and SOD (Segregation of Duties) matrix updates
Project Impact & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement IAM governance assessment playbooks for major initiatives
- Ensure IAM requirements are reviewed and approved in all critical projects
- Conduct regular access risk assessments and drive mitigation actions
- Partner with Data Analytics and cross-functional teams on system security and master data quality
- Lead training and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen access controls
- Drive automation of manual processes and control mechanisms with Business Technology
Audit, Advisory & Governance
- Lead IT and access-related external audits, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of findings
- Support master data governance and policy reviews related to access controls
- Partner with internal control and business teams to strengthen system controls
- Track and resolve audit findings with stakeholders
- Oversee governance documentation and policy platforms
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Computer Science, or related field
- 812 years of Finance/Accounting experience (or relevant exposure), with 34 years in SAP FICO and SAP security/controls
- Experience in SOX compliance and internal controls; master data exposure is a plus
- Strong stakeholder management and policy implementation experience
- Background in project management, workflow design, and approval processes is an advantage
- Willing to work in a hybrid setup in Ortigas, Pasig
