Senior Global Auditor

Requisition Number: 151854

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, 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 Senior Auditor will work with and report to the Manager II, 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

• Serve as a primary point of contact for SOX processes and systems across the organization.
• Assist in planning, scoping and risk assessment process, including collaboration with external auditors and business process owners.
• Lead end-to-end walkthroughs to identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Design, execute and complete testing of the design and operating effectiveness of SOX business process and IT controls, including entity and process level controls, IT general and application controls, key reports, and SOC1 analyses.
• Improve SOX documentation and work papers (i.e. work with process owners to refine risk control matrix, improve process flows, refine / develop test procedures, propose control language and associated risks etc.).
• Evaluate audit findings and coordinate remediation of deficiencies.
• Assist in reporting of status and results to management, including the SOX Steering Committee.
• Assist in evaluation of new processes, policies and systems to determine relevance to and impact on the SOX program, including assessing design of controls based on identified risks.
• Support the department’s audit plan and participate in operational audits, if required and as possible allowing for SOX schedule.
• 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.
• Demonstrate technical abilities and business aptitude 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) or Certified Internal Audit (CIA) required.
• Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and other designations a plus.
• The ideal candidate will have a good understanding 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.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Experience with Wdesk is desirable.
• Basic understanding of SQL query and Linux commands.
  

Experience Required

• 2+ years experience with SOX compliance and audits.
• Big 4 experience a plus.
  

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 at all levels across the organization.
• Views challenges as opportunities.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Openness to different ideas and accepts change.
  

Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

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Days Open: 161

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。