Lead - SAP Compliance, Audit & Cost Governance

Job Summary:

SAP compliance

Key Responsibilities:

SAP Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Manage SAP system audits, coordinate with auditors, and oversee remediation of findings.
• Monitor and maintain SAP controls such as access management, SoD (Segregation of Duties), and change management.
• Maintain audit logs, risk registers, and compliance documentation.

Cost Governance (CAPEX/OPEX)

• Lead financial tracking and analysis for SAP-related internal costs (licensing, infrastructure, support).
• Prepare CAPEX and OPEX budgets in coordination with finance and project stakeholders.
• Monitor spend against budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive financial discipline.
• Support business case development for new SAP initiatives.
• Strong budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.

Policy and Governance Management

• Define, implement, and maintain SAP governance policies and SOPs.
• Align internal SAP practices with enterprise-wide governance frameworks.
• Train SAP team members on governance and compliance policies.

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or risks in existing SAP governance and support processes.
• Lead initiatives to standardize, simplify, and automate SAP operational and compliance processes.
• Use tools and methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or ITIL to improve service quality and reduce cycle times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align SAP process improvements with business goals.

Education:

• Required:

• Graduate in Accounts (B.Com, BBA) & Master’s degree (MBA, CA) or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

• Preferred:

• Relevant professional certifications, such as

  CISA,SAP GRC

  ,ISO 27001

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in SAP compliance, governance, audit, or financial management.
• Proven experience in CAPEX/OPEX planning and control within an IT or SAP environment.
• Strong exposure to SAP ERP modules and governance platforms (e.g., GRC, Solution Manager).
• Demonstrated success in leading process improvement or transformation projects.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

About the company:

SAEL Group has emerged with a bold vision of establishing world-class renewable assets spanning the solar and biomass sectors, with a steadfast commitment to ensuring stable profitability. We are utilizing agricultural waste as fuel to produce renewable power round the clock. We have the largest capacity for waste-to-energy generation. Already making strides in the renewable energy space, we aim to escalate our renewable capacity to 5 GW within the next 4-5 years by adding 100MW of new biomass and 600MW of new solar capacity annually. This ambitious endeavor aligns with the Government of India's vision to achieve 500 GW capacity from renewable energy sources by 2030.

The SAEL Group is set to embark on a journey that combines organic and inorganic strategies, leveraging marquee investors and partners to realize our vision. At the forefront of this effort is SAEL Industries, the pivotal entity responsible for raising growth capital across various business segments.

In addition to its overarching role, SAEL Industries is actively involved in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) for the Group's upcoming renewable projects. Furthermore, it takes charge of the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) activities for both existing commissioned projects and those on the horizon. Through a comprehensive approach, SAEL Group is poised to make significant contributions to the Government's renewable energy targets, exemplifying our commitment to sustainable and impactful growth.

You can know more about us from our website: https://www.sael.co/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/saellimited/