SAP S/4HANA Internal Controls & SOX Consultant

Freelance Contract | Madrid, Spain (Remote with occasional onsite) | 12–15 Months

We are looking for an experienced SAP S/4HANA Internal Controls & SOX Consultant to join an exciting international project supporting the establishment of a new standalone organization following a major corporate carve‑out.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of a robust Internal Controls and SOX Compliance framework within a modern SAP S/4HANA environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the Internal Controls and SOX Compliance framework.
- Document process narratives, control descriptions and walkthroughs for key finance and operational processes.
- Review SAP S/4HANA automated and manual controls (ITGCs and ITACs).
- Support the execution of control testing, including design and operating effectiveness assessments.
- Coordinate the review and maintenance of finance policies, ensuring alignment with business processes and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare audit documentation, including RACI matrices and control ownership documentation.
- Act as the main point of contact for Internal and External Auditors during SOX compliance activities.
- Identify control gaps and support remediation initiatives.




- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a successful transition to the new standalone operating model.

Required Skills & Experience

- 3–6 years of experience in:
- Internal Controls
- SOX Compliance
- Internal Audit or External Audit
- Good understanding of the COSO Framework and SOX 404 requirements.
- Experience working with SAP S/4HANA from a controls or audit perspective (GL, AP, AR and/or RTR processes).
- Experience documenting business processes, controls and audit evidence.
- Knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

- Previous experience in carve‑out, divestiture or post‑merger integration projects.
- Experience with process mining or controls automation tools.
- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Work Model: Primarily remote with occasional onsite presence in Madrid
- Contract Type: Freelance
- Duration: 12–15 months
- Start Date: Beginning of September 2026

If you have a strong background in Internal Controls, SOX Compliance and SAP S/4HANA, and are looking to join a challenging international transformation project, we'd love to hear from you.

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