Senior IT Auditor

Location: Redwood City, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 157818

Position Title: Sr Global Auditor I

External Description:

We’re EA—the world’s largest video game publisher. You’re probably familiar with many of our titles—Madden, FIFA, The Sims, Need for Speed, Dead Space, Battlefield and Star Wars, to name a few. But maybe you don’t know how we’re committed to creating games for every platform—from social to mobile to console—to give our consumers that anytime, anywhere access they demand. What does that mean for you? It means more opportunities to unleash your creative genius, be inspired by those around you and ignite your path in any direction you choose.

Global Audit Departmental Overview

Global Audit is an independent and objective assurance and business advisory organization designed to provide assurance to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, add value to Senior Management and improve EA’s operations. It helps EA to accomplish its business objectives by bringing a top down, risk-based approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Senior IT Auditor will play an active role in supporting EA's Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) compliance program. This role will work with and report to the IT Audit Manager within Global Audit to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of EA’s IT control environment and operating processes, including recommendations for improvement in processes and controls.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Execute and complete testing of design and operating effectiveness of IT SOX controls, including IT general controls, IT application controls, key report testing, and SOC1 report analyses;
Lead/Participate in IT system/control walkthroughs, identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities;
Effectively support the IT Audit Manager in the timely reporting of testing status and audit observations;
Develop or refine IT SOX documentation and work papers (i.e. refine risk control matrix, create process flows, refine test procedures, propose control language and associated risks, etc.);
Work with IT Audit Manager to provide recommendations to management to assist in redesign efforts, as necessary, to improve the control environment from risk and efficiency perspectives;
Provide IT audit consultation/advisory services on special system implementations and projects as needed;
Assist in IT security, operational, and other special request audits as needed;
Interact with cross-functional teams (IT/Finance/Operations) to support IT audit and other engagements and provide all departments with IT controls expertise

Skills and Knowledge Required

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or working towards a CISA;
Working knowledge of SOX compliance and IT SOX testing methodology;
Working knowledge of IT general controls, application controls and how they relate to business processes;
Familiar with Auditing Standard No. 5 and COBIT 5 is desirable;
Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio);
Understanding of SQL query and Linux commands;
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills in English, excellent soft-skills, and ability to motivate and influence all levels of management

Experience Required

3+ years IT audit professional experience; preferably with a big 4 firm;
Experience auditing ERP systems (preferably Oracle R12) and other financial/operational systems;
Experience auditing operating systems and databases

Competencies

Ability to adapt quickly and be effective in new situations, and to drive results;
Detail-oriented and strives to produce quality work;
Ability to work independently and capable of identifying and resolving issues;
Is a team player, with the ability to build relationships across the organization;
Ability to work effectively across multiple time zones and cultures

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 25

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