Internal Auditor

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Staff Auditor

Department: TKO Group Holdings (TKO) Internal Audit (IA)

Main Purpose of Job
• Key member of the IA team, focused on performing the process documentation, testing and deficiency identification. Additionally, you will be responsible for helping capture management remediation planning and following up until remediation has been achieved.
• You will be responsible for working with a broad spectrum of stakeholders and multiple business units across TKO.
• You will perform financial, operational and compliance audits of business functions and processes (with a current emphasis on financial audits) to ensure the integrity of controls in accordance with applicable standards, as well as reviewing the efficiency of operations.
• You may help prepare draft results, including key findings and recommendations for improvement.
• You may be asked to work on multiple projects/tasks concurrently, and report back to the respective Senior/Manager/Director at agreed-upon cadences.

Reports To: IA Senior Auditor

Direct Reports: None

Contract Type/Length: Permanent

Location: Stamford, CT

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Project Management
• Help prepare planning documents (memos, project plans, etc.) to support clear understanding of project requirements with both IA and Finance leadership, as well as the business impacted
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to drive clear understanding of project objectives
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

Project Execution
• Help perform the execution of SOX and or IA projects including, but not limited to, the following:
• Documenting processes and controls, confirming completeness and accuracy with key stakeholders and control owners
• Incorporating auditor skepticism in evaluating processes and controls and raising concerns as appropriate to the team
• Testing design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls through the examination of evidence
• Attending discussions with process and control owners on process and/or control expectations, as well as to discuss exceptions (deviations from expectations)
• Responsible for identifying exceptions and escalating to project lead
• Clearly document results of IA work in a manner that allows for IA leadership review of identified exceptions and proposed remediation plans.

Analytical Skills
• Ability to review evidence to identify exceptions and or potential issues for further discussion with control owner(s) and/or project lead.

IT Proficiency
• Understands how to use technology effectively including the use of tech-enabled software solutions, such as AuditBoard.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office suite applications utilized in day-to-day testing and analytical operations.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances e.g., shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc.
• Will be required to work outside of standard working hours. These time periods will typically be known in advance to which plans can be made.
• Will require travel. Candidates should expect to be traveling up to 10% or more of the year domestically.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICS
Knowledge and Experience

Mandatory
• 0-2 years of IA or SOX 404 compliance experience
• Understanding of financial risks and controls
• Understanding of operational, compliance and strategic risks and controls
• Inquisitive mind-set, agile learner with team first attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team player

Desirable
• General understanding of the Media and Entertainment businesses
• JDE, OnBase or One Source knowledge
• Moderate to strong IT skills, in particular application controls and how systems can and should be leveraged to improve internal controls
• Familiarity with AuditBoard

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory
• Excellent communication skills, confident (not afraid to speak up)
• Excellent planning & organizational skills to meet multiple & sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

Qualifications and Training

Mandatory
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience

Desirable
• Working towards certification (i.e., CPA, CIA or CFE, CISA, etc.)

Aptitude

Mandatory
• Ability to work proactively and independently but also collaborate and contribute as a team player
• Problem solver and solution-oriented

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