Senior Internal Audit Associate
About The Position
Reporting directly to an Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Auditor will lead and execute risk-based operational audits, SOX 404 compliance testing, and technology-driven advisory engagements. The Take-Two Internal Audit (“IA”) team enhances and protects organizational value by delivering independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advice, and insights. We partner closely with leadership across our global publishing labels and corporate functions to serve as trusted advisors, championing a modern, tech-forward audit approach that leverages automation, advanced data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver high-impact risk and control solutions. We are a multi-disciplinary service organization delivering value across four foundational pillars: Internal Audit & Operational Assurance Conducting enterprise-wide operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risk-based audits across corporate functions and global publishing labels. Evaluating emerging operational risks, including algorithmic workflows, automated business processes, and third-party vendor dependencies. Developing, prioritizing, and executing an agile, risk-based annual audit plan. SOX & IT Internal Controls Compliance Driving end-to-end Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX 404) compliance in close alignment with External Audit. Performing walkthroughs and testing across business cycles and IT General Controls (ITGCs). Evaluating automated controls, system interfaces, and AI-enabled accounting/financial tools to ensure data integrity and compliance. Risk Consulting & Emerging Technology Advisory Serving as enterprise subject matter advisors on internal control design, system implementations, and business process transformation. Advising on AI Governance, Ethics & Emerging Tech Risks, evaluating data privacy, intellectual property protections, model reliability, and cybersecurity safeguards surrounding enterprise and studio AI adoption. Assisting management with ad-hoc strategic reviews, fraud risk assessments, and rapid-response advisory projects. Audit Innovation, Analytics & AI Enablement Championing digital transformation across the audit lifecycle through Generative AI, advanced data analytics, and process automation. Deploying continuous auditing and anomaly detection models using tools such as Alteryx, SQL, and Power BI/Tableau. Utilizing modern AI tools to accelerate workpaper drafting, benchmark industry standards, synthesize complex datasets, and streamline repetitive audit procedures.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or a publicly traded corporate internal audit environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification (or actively pursuing).
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, SOX Section 404, COSO Internal Control Framework, and IIA Professional Standards.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for or practical experience utilizing AI productivity tools, prompt optimization, data automation, and visualization tools in everyday audit work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage effectively with creative, technical, and executive stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with or enthusiasm for the interactive entertainment, digital media, or technology industries is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead walkthroughs and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls across core business cycles and IT-integrated processes.
- Lead planning, risk assessment, audit program design, fieldwork execution, and workpaper documentation adhering to department and IIA standards.
- Proactively identify opportunities to integrate Generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and automated workflows to accelerate workpaper documentation, research, and audit testing.
- Assist in evaluating risks and control environments related to emerging technologies, including enterprise AI implementations, model governance, data security, and third-party vendor integrations.
- Utilize advanced data tools (Alteryx, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, advanced Excel) to perform full-population testing, anomaly detection, and continuous monitoring.
- Identify control gaps and operational inefficiencies; partner with business and studio leadership to develop practical, high-impact remediation strategies.
- Draft clear, concise audit findings and formal report deliverables; present insights constructively to management and process owners.
- Participate in special reviews, fraud investigations, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with premium company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- commuter benefits
- fitness allowance
- free games
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
- up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
- paid parental and compassionate leave
- wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
- family planning support through Maven
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
