Staff Auditor

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WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Job Title: Staff IT Auditor

Department: TKO Group Holdings (TKO) Internal Audit (IA)

Main Purpose of Job

• Key member of the IA team, focused on completing IT process documentation and testing IT controls.

• You will be responsible for working with a broad spectrum of stakeholders and multiple business units across TKO.

• You will perform financial, operational and compliance audits of business/IT functions and processes (with a current emphasis on SOX compliance) to assure the effectiveness of controls in accordance with applicable standards, frameworks, laws, and regulations

• You may help prepare draft results, including audit findings and recommendations for improvement.

• You may be asked to work on multiple projects/tasks concurrently, and report back to the Senior IT Auditor and IT Audit Manager at agreed-upon cadences.

Reports To: Senior IT Auditor

Direct Reports: None

Contract Type / Length: Permanent

Location: Stamford, CT

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Project Management

• Help prepare planning documents (memos, project plans, etc.) to support clear understanding of project requirements with both IT and IA leadership well as the business involved.

• 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 internal IT audits, with a current emphasis on SOX compliance, including but not limited to:

  • Attending discussions with process and control owners on process and/or control expectations, as well as to discuss exceptions (deviations from expectations)

  • Documenting processes, risks, and IT controls, confirming completeness and accuracy with key stakeholders and control owners.

  • Incorporating auditor skepticism in evaluating processes and controls and raising concerns as appropriate

  • Testing design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls through the examination of evidence

  • Responsible for identifying exceptions and escalating as appropriate.

  • Documenting results of test work in a manner consistent with internal and best practice standards

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 used in day-to-day testing and analytical operations.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances   e.g., shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc.

• May be required to work outside of standard working hours. These time periods will typically be known and communicated in advance to which plans can be made.

• Will require travel. Candidates should expect to be traveling up to 20% or more of the year domestically.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICS

Knowledge and Experience

Mandatory  

• 1-2 years of IT SOX 404 compliance experience, specifically evaluating and testing general IT controls, process level IT/automated controls, and information (reports) used in the operation of management controls.

• Understanding of financial, operational, strategic, compliance, and strategic risks and controls

• Proactive, inquisitive mind-set, agile learner with team first attitude

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong team player

Desirable

• General understanding of the Media and Entertainment businesses

• Basic understanding of common business processes including procurement/accounts payable, accounts receivable, HR/payroll, and property, plant, and equipment management

• Experience auditing or working with enterprise software including Oracle JDE, NetSuite, SAP, and Workday

• Moderate to strong IT skills, in particular the ability to quickly understand and articulate abstract concepts such as the flow of information, account management and access control, system development and change control, configuration management, and information system operations and resilience

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory 

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Excellent planning & organizational skills to balance workload/deadlines

• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Familiarity with AuditBoard

• Familiarity with industry standard IT control frameworks including COSO, COBIT & NIST CSF

• Experience with data analytic/business intelligence tools such as PowerBI or Alteryx

Qualifications and Training

Mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Working towards certification (i.e., CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.)

Aptitude

Mandatory 

• Ability to work proactively and independently but also collaborate and contribute as a team player.

• Problem solver and solution-oriented

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