Associate Audit Manager - IT Operational

Mattel • El Segundo, CA

116d

About The Position

The Associate Audit Manager IT will conduct the Company's risk-based operational IT audits. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Information Technology Audit, you will have broad exposure to the operations of the Company and will interact with personnel across IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Brands, and Manufacturing, as well as engagement with the Company's external auditors and business advisors. The Associate Audit Manager IT will conduct audits of the Company's global IT operations and infrastructure aligned with the dynamic risk-based internal audit plan, as well as complete special reviews requested by management. The incumbent will assist the Senior Manager, Information Technology Audit in the execution of risk-based audit plan projects and will leverage solid business acumen to provide stakeholders with expertise in business process / functional control consultation and IT risk management grounded in operational feasibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in MIS / CIS, IT, Information Security, or another related IT field required.
• Active CISA required. CISSP, CIA, or CPA active certifications will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience with Big 4, internal audit or audit-related field required.
• Prior execution of operational IT and business process audits strongly preferred.
• Strong collaboration and team engagement to deliver set objectives and value-added results.
• Proven ability to work with and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Exposure with evaluating controls and control gaps associated with complex business processes and developing practical and cost-effective business solutions.
• Experience conducting end-to-end audit engagements (i.e., planning, coordination, execution, socialization, workpaper finalization, report preparation / finalization / distribution.
• Developed analytical, organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5 to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high professional and ethical standards as set forth in Mattel's internal audit charter and the Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF).
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of IT and Operational audit domains and their application to Mattel's business landscape and enterprise IT Infrastructure.
• Execute annual IT internal audit plan projects / initiatives and deliverables for review and approval by Audit Management to identify external cybersecurity and internal infrastructure / application vulnerabilities leveraging industry recognized NIST, COBIT, and COSO frameworks and awareness of emerging global IT risk trends / developments.
• Draft audit and assessment findings and recommended action plans to address areas of risk exposure for communication with auditees and IT management.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with appropriate personnel from across IT, business units, and operating functions, developing an understanding of key factors and risk drivers impacting the business and IT environment.
• Proven expertise in pre-implementation assessments of new or upgraded ERP systems to ensure internal controls have been properly designed and adequate validation to support delivery of business objectives.
• Assist Audit Management with developing and delivering value-enhancing data analytics through deployment and maintenance of associated infrastructure and applications.
• Support Financial and Operational auditors with delivering and leveraging technology and digital capabilities for the development and maintenance of continuous monitoring and risk management.
• Support special audits and investigations assigned by Management.
• Assist with adopting technology and digital capabilities to support advanced continuous monitoring and risk management.
• Coordinate IT audit activity with external auditors to maximize audit efficiency and risk coverage.
• Keep abreast of new auditing, IT, compliance / regulatory developments as well as business, economic, political, and emerging risks including cybersecurity that may impact the organization and audit area considerations.
• Assist with any IT SOX testing, as required.

Benefits

• Competitive total pay programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree