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Audit Analyst, Global Audit

Location: Redwood City, CA, USA

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This position is no longer open.

Requisition Number: 150245

Position Title: Specialist IV, Accounting

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, 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.

The Global Audit organization reports directly into the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Audit Analyst will work with and report to the Audit Manager within Global Audit to determine effectiveness and efficiency of control structure and operating processes, including recommendations for improvement in processes and controls. This position will primarily support the EA SOX compliance program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Execute and complete testing of design and operating effectiveness of SOX Business process and IT controls, including process level controls, IT general and application controls, key report testing, and SOC1 analyses.
  • Participate in end-to-end walkthroughs to identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop or refine SOX documentation and work papers (i.e. refine risk control matrix, create process flows, refine / develop test procedures, propose control language and associated risks etc.)
  • Recognize different cultures and business practices in various locations and partner with the business process owners to recommend optimal business solutions to strengthen controls and increase efficiency
  • Develop and improve technical abilities and general business awareness by keeping abreast of:
    • Leading entertainment, e-commerce, and general business best practices;
    • International audit standards and procedures, and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF);
    • New literature applicable to SOX and internal controls (e.g. PCAOB requirements, SEC, etc.)

 Skills and Knowledge Required

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or other designations a plus.
  • The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) audit standards, COSO internal control framework, and other regulator requirements;
  • Working knowledge and understanding of IT general controls, application controls and how they relate to business processes;
  • Experience with Wdesk is desirable;
  • Basic understanding of SQL query and Linux commands.

Experience Required

  • 1+ years experience with SOX compliance and audits

Competencies

  • High integrity and ethical standards
  • Ability to adapt quickly and be effective in new situations, and to drive results;
  • Exceptional analytical and creative problem solving skills; solution-oriented individual;
  • Organized, detail-oriented and strives to produce quality work;
  • Is a team player, with the ability to build relationships across the organization;
  • Views challenges as opportunities;
  • Demonstrates good verbal communication and developing business writing skills
  • Openness to different ideas and accepts change

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Company Profile:

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: 134

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

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.

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