Sr. IT Internal Auditor

Job Description

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for a dynamic Senior IT Internal Auditor (I) who will work as an integral part of our Global IT Internal Audit team. Confident in nature, the successful candidate will communicate effectively with staff at all levels to quickly understand business processes, identify potential risk areas and help devise practical solutions to issues affecting our company. Working closely with both junior and other senior members of the team, this person will evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Live Nation's IT operational and Sarbanes-Oxley controls and will be as comfortable working in a close-knit team environment as working independently. Additionally, they will be able to successfully lead audits including the effective planning of an audit, timely on-site or remote fieldwork management, reviewing workpapers to a high standard, writing and reviewing audit issues and drafting audit reports.

Given the nature of the role, you will enjoy travelling, as 20% of your time will be spent at locations across North America and the rest of the world.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Plan and conduct internal IT control audits across Live Nation businesses.
• Test, evaluate, and review SOX404, SSAE18 SOC1 and SOC2, and other such testing
• Gain a detailed understanding of IT processes currently in operation within each location and identify key controls and risks.
• Identify improper procedures, research issues and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly.
• Prepare and review clear and concise flowcharts, narratives, and reports to document processes and controls.
• Review work papers of other team members and challenge their understanding of audit areas and processes to ensure adequate coverage
• Successfully lead audits, including the planning of an audit, on-site or remote fieldwork management, reviewing workpapers, writing up audit issues, and drafting audit reports.
• Effective and frequent communication with Manager/Director regarding audit project status.
• Build Local and Divisional Management relationships.
• Participate in peer and upward feedback.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc reviews / projects.
• 20% travel.
• Communicate findings to country Financial Controllers / CFO's, obtaining agreement and buy-in to proposed action plans
• Participate in risk and control assessment reviews/improvement procedures and development of the annual audit plan
• Coach junior staff members

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• CISA, CISM, CISSP or CIPT certification with 3-5 years experience in External Audit, Internal Audit, Risk/Internal Controls, and/or Compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, or related fields
• Public audit, Big 4, or solid corporate internal audit experience required
• Thorough understanding or previous experience of Sarbanes-Oxley and/or SSAE18 SOC1 or SOC2
• A demonstrated understanding of information systems (Oracle, SAP, Linux, HR Systems) and processes and ability to apply that knowledge in conducting IT audits
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Able to successfully lead audits from planning to completion - review workpapers, write up audit issues and draft audit reports.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a variety of roles and projects and changing demands
• Proven ability to work independently, reporting findings directly to Management
• Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities
• Confident, assertive, and self-motivated
• Able to think laterally to resolve issues
• PC literate with demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite
• Unquestionable integrity, credibility, and moral character
• Experience working in a small to medium-sized business environment
• Experience working for a US listed company
• Interest or experience in the music industry nice to have
• Knowledge of foreign languages

BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
• HEALTH: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday, Free concert tickets
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and childcare cash, infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

Live Nation's policy regarding vaccinations and masking related to a pandemic or other infectious disease control measures, acts of God, health and safety mandates and/or restrictions imposed by applicable local, state or federal governments has evolved over time. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated from such infectious diseases for which vaccinations are available. You are expected to follow Live Nation's health and safety protocols and policies as they change from time to time.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r16oom-18-217-246-148-42 in your application.