Senior Auditor, SOX Program
About The Position
The Senior Auditor will primarily support eBay’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and also participate in selected operational audits. The role manages assigned SOX activities from planning through reporting, partners with business and IT process owners, management, and external auditors, and helps identify and address control risks and deficiencies. The successful candidate brings experience testing SOX controls and evaluating internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), as well as exposure to operational audits. They should be able to work independently, manage projects and deadlines, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and balance attention to detail with a broader view of risk.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- At least four years of experience in public accounting, SOX compliance, internal audit, risk management, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of ICFR and SOX compliance requirements.
- Experience participating in operational audits, risk assessments, and process improvement initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- A professional certification, or active progress toward one, such as CPA, CA, CIA, or CISA.
- Understanding of the e-commerce or fintech industries and global payment processing.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned activities for the annual SOX compliance program, including process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and testing controls for design and operating effectiveness.
- Coordinate SOX testing schedules and documentation for assigned processes, following up with control owners to keep work on track.
- Identify, document, and communicate control deficiencies; assess root causes; track remediation; and validate management’s corrective actions.
- Coordinate with external auditors for assigned processes by scheduling walkthroughs, supporting testing, providing requested documentation, and communicating status and issues promptly.
- Maintain audit management and compliance tracking systems, including documentation, testing status, and reporting.
- Participate in planning and conducting selected operational audits, risk assessments, and advisory engagements, including validating remediation actions.
- Perform and document audit procedures in accordance with internal audit standards and established methodologies.
- Evaluate business processes and controls to identify opportunities to mitigate risk and improve operational efficiency.
- Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across departments and organizational levels.
- Support special projects and other internal audit initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- Target bonus and restricted stock units, as applicable.
- Medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
- 401(k) eligibility.
- Various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
