Ebay Lead Senior Auditor SOX Technology 

United States, Texas, Austin 

16771115

Job Description

The SOX Technology Senior Auditor assists in providing assurance as to the effectiveness of internal controls within IT systems, applications and tools supporting the business areas in scope for SOX. General responsibilities include understanding the overall IT environment, assisting with SOX scoping and testing, providing controls guidance across the evolving IT landscape. The SOX Technology Senior Auditor will work under the supervision of SOX PMO management and interact frequently with process and control owners to ensure the global SOX program is compliant.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic who enthusiastically commits to projects and tasks. They have strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. They can see the big picture as well as dig deep into details when needed. Additional key qualities include understanding of financial cycles and process mapping skills, ability to perform in a matrixed environment and lead through influence to effect process change and improvements. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills spanning across all levels of management. Those who have been most successful in this role thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment that is results driven.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design assessment of in-scope processes by leading walkthroughs and facilitating the identification and documentation of key controls with key business partners
• Participate in the testing of key controls, key reports / spreadsheets in conjunction with co-sourced service providers
• Review attestation / audit reports (e.g., SOC, Internal Audit) to identify SOX relevance of key findings
• Collaborate with process and control owners to assess the impact of identified deficiencies and support remediation efforts /process and control enhancements
• Proactively identify and monitor process and system changes resulting from eBay’s strategic objectives
• Participate in SOX readiness audits and other activities for new areas
• Leverage data visualization techniques to prepare reports for senior management detailing status of the program and highlighting key trends and risks
• Support the department’s continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing opportunities to automate control activities and/or related testing procedures across in-scope processes, including the use of analytics and/or AI.
• Maintain current with emerging accounting standards and provide technical guidance commensurate with experience to key partners

Required

• BA/BS in Computer Science, MIS, Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of IT audit experience performing SOX compliance and/or operational/IT audits with an emphasis on internal controls over financial reporting
• Experience testing IT general controls, IT application controls, Key report, SOC1 reviews.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and knowledge of legal, regulatory and industry requirements

Preferred

• Big 4 accounting firm experience
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CISA, CIA, CPA, CA)
• SAP ERP experience
• Understanding of eCommerce and FinTech industries and global payment processing practices
• Previous experience with Technology, FinTech, Marketplace related IT Audits

Bachelor’s degree required

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: