Job Description

SAP Roles and Authorisation Coordinator

We are searching for an experienced SAP Roles and Authorisation Coordinator at our MSC Geneva facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. is seeking a skilled SAP Roles and Authorization Coordinator to join our SAP Department's Center of Excellence (CoE) team in Geneva, Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have more than 7 years of experience in SAP ECC and/or S/4 and will be responsible for the analysis, configuration, migration, projects, and support of SAP solutions to meet the business requirements of MSC and its agencies worldwide.


This permanent position aims to be responsible for designing, developing, testing of Security and confidentiality solutions and authorization following best practice guidelines in the SAP landscapes. The Authorisation Coordinator position is also responsible for understanding current security model, handling security issues, identifying and evaluating business & technology risks, raising awareness & making recommendations to mitigate these risks using Security Bridge and GRC tools or compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse and configure SAP roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with business requirements and security policies. Manage and support the migration of SAP roles and authorizations during system upgrades and implementations. Collaborate with various departments, including IT, marketing, and customer service, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of SAP solutions. Conduct user acceptance testing and provide training and support to SAP business users. Ensuring efficient and timely approval of access throughout the SAP landscape on all application modules are functional and secure. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP roles and authorizations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Maintain detailed documentation of configuration, functional specifications, training and any other project related tasks during the implementation., Monitoring and resolve tickets/ change requests of SAP roles and authorizations including the creation of and maintain Firefighter accounts, system users with specific profiles and the ability to manage Production related urgencies of authorization issues Work closely with the Internal and External Auditors, Business owners and users at all levels. Identify process improvements and confirm audit compliance Design and maintain the SoD (Segregation of Duties) Matrix with controls to mitigate risks and implementation of user access reviews Evaluate business risks associated with authorisation and security design, implement appropriate controls to address those risks and provide recommendations on ways to simplify and streamline the security design.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in SAP ECC and or S/4 with a focus on roles and authorizations. Strong understanding of SAP security concepts and best practices. Experience with SAP configuration, master data management, and end-to-end integration testing. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English. Portuguese and Italian would be an added advantage. University degree in a relevant field, preferably in Engineering or Industrial Management. Certifications in SAP security or related modules. Experience in the logistics or shipping industry.



Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.