Job Description
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 IT 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 IT IA projects including, but not limited to, the following:
• Documenting processes and controls, confirming completeness and accuracy with key stakeholders and control owners
• Developing a level of auditor scepticism to raise concerns and/or questions to Senior/Manager/Director as necessary
• 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 IASC work in a manner that allows for IASC 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 30% or more of the year domestically.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Experience
Mandatory
• Basic understanding of IT risks and controls
• Inquisitive mind-set, strong desire to understand Endeavor's myriad of business activities
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team player
Desirable
• 1-2 years of IA or SOX 404 compliance experience
• General understanding of the Media and Entertainment and/or Endeavor-owned businesses
• SAP accounting software and BPC planning software
• 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 Information Technology, Accounting or equivalent experience
Aptitude
Mandatory
• Ability to work proactively and individually but also as a team player
• Problem solver and solution-centric
About Endeavor Internal Audit & SOX Compliance:
Endeavor Internal Audit & SOX Compliance's primary mandate is to develop, implement and support Finance in complying with section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. Additionally, and at times, the department has served the Company by supporting ad-hoc requests from the business and/or to support Legal with investigations.
Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkp2x0-3-144-97-189-42 in your application.