Internal Controls Specialist

Job Title: Internal Controls Specialist / Senior Specialist (ITGC & SoD)

Location: Hyderabad, India

The Internal Controls Specialist / Senior Specialist (ITGC & SoD) plays a critical role in strengthening the company’s governance by assessing, testing, and enhancing IT General Controls and Segregation of Duties across SAP and non‑SAP systems. The role ensures compliance with internal control frameworks, protects company assets, and mitigates access‑related risks while collaborating closely with IT, business process owners, and auditors.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

Conduct design and operational effectiveness testing in areas including access management, change management, IT operations, and logical security.
Prepare clear, complete documentation of test results to support internal and external audit requirements.
Perform root‑cause analysis on control gaps and support IT teams in strengthening control maturity.
Conduct SoD reviews for SAP (ECC, S/4HANA, Fiori) and non‑SAP applications, and maintain SoD rule sets including business roles and Fiori catalogs.
Review GRC/IAG access requests, evaluate risk analysis reports, and support remediation via role redesign, cleanup, or compensating controls.
Assist in periodic UAR cycles and monitor changes to authorization objects, roles, and Fiori libraries. Also provide input for procurement-related access risks in Ariba.

We Bring

A purpose-led, performance-driven work environment.
Opportunities to lead complex workplace operations and projects.
A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence.
Career growth across functions, sites, and global teams.
Continuous learning and development through structured programs.
An inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages new ideas.

You bring

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field.
5+ years in IT audit, internal controls, SAP security/authorization, or related areas (8+ years preferred per job band expectation)
Strong hands‑on experience with S/4HANA, SAP GRC, and access risk analysis tools.
Good understanding of SOX, COSO, COBIT; familiarity with SOC1/SOC2 reports. Knowledge of NIST and AI audit is a plus.
Experience working with both SAP and non‑SAP (cloud/on‑prem) applications.
Strong analytical skills, problem‑solving ability, communication, process‑mapping skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; certifications like CISA or CISM preferred.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Panchsheel Maske Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Panchsheel.Maske@dsm-firmenich.com).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.