IT Auditor/Sr. IT Auditor

Job Title: IT Auditor/Sr. IT Auditor 

A little bit about our team:

The Warner Music Group Internal Audit's vision is to provide high quality assurance and advisory services in a dynamic, innovative, and impactful way. Our work includes SOX audits, operational audits, risk management projects, and proactive involvement in strategic initiatives for the business such as major system implementations, process transformation, and acquisitions. The Internal Audit department partners with the business to focus on the most important risks and issues facing the organization and delivers results that will make the biggest positive impact. We strive to be valuable business advisors that provide meaningful insights and solutions, not just information and recommendations.  We continuously look for ways to improve our audit and risk management processes and leverage technology to maximize our impact. Our success is measured by the amount of internal control improvement, risk mitigation and overall positive change that we drive across the organization. We have transitioned to a hybrid work schedule at this time, allowing our employees to work a combination of in-office and virtual days. These work arrangements will be periodically reviewed based on business needs.

Why this could be your next big break:

We are seeking an IT Auditor/Sr. IT Auditor to join our team. In this role you will primarily execute SOX audits for our domestic and international recorded music labels and affiliates. With our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your IT audit skills and develop them further, learn all aspects of the music business, learn about international business first-hand by working with our Warner Music Group affiliates around the world, and collaborate with financial and technology professionals to assess processes, systems, risks, and controls, and improve the overall control environment. High-performing individuals will have the opportunity to grow their careers within the department or explore other future opportunities within WMG that fit their career goals.

Here you’ll get to:

• Assist with documenting the scoping and risk assessment analysis as part of SOX audit planning
• Participate in SOX walkthroughs to include end-to-end walkthroughs of a process as well as assessment of control design and system functionality
• Execute testing procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, partcularly IT automated controls and key report testing.
• Document accurate, logical, and detailed workpapers that clearly and thoughtfully describe the audit objective, control testing procedures and results, and conclusions reached
• Work efficiently and effectively as an individual contributor and a team player to deliver outstanding work with minimal supervision
• Support project management activities throughout all phases of SOX work which will include monitoring project plans and assigned areas, tracking engagement progress and reporting to managers, and updating the risk control matrix for purposes of reporting metrics and executive dashboards
• Take ownership of individual assignments, delivering high quality and timely audit workpapers
• Participate in new and ongoing improvements of the internal audit process as assigned
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships within the team and with business and technology stakeholders
• Be a change agent to lead and effect desired change throughout the organization

About you

• Demonstrate experience and good understanding of IT automated controls testing procedures including testing of automatic system calculations, systems thresholds, workflows, testing system interfaces and other configurations, positive and negative scenario testing and concepts for baselining/benchmarking requirments.
• Demonstrate experience and good understanding of key report testing procedures, including identification of required data elements and analysis, concepts of standard and customized report testing, and anlysis of completeness and accuracy in report testing.
• Display good understanding of IT general control framework and testing procedures
• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO framework, and leading business practices
• Work both independently and in a team environment, shifting between the role of an individual contributor and team player
• Exhibit strong organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize various workstreams simultaneously
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail and quality in documentation and communication as a representative of the Internal Audit team
• Exhibit the ability to thrive in a creative, dynamic, fast-paced environment with tolerance for uncertainty, and ability to be agile and adaptable to changes and capacity to manage multiple projects effectively
• Display advanced proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, Project, and Visio; and Google Work Suite (docs, Sheets, Etc.)
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, written, and presentation, with the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the company
• Display a high standard of ethics and professionalism
• Travel domestically and internationally if required

It would be music to our ears if you also had:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, or related field
• 2 years or more of experience, Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with SAP (S/4 Hana; ECC), HFM, Oracle Financials, SharePoint, Google Work Suite (Docs, Sheets, Etc.), and Workiva software and tools
• CISA, CPA, CIA, or other relevant designation preferred.

About us:

With its broad and diverse roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics and Warner Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. For more than four decades, WMG has been an industry-leading force in providing a world-class array of services designed to help artists and labels grow their careers and their businesses. Artist & Label Services is the umbrella for WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) – the pioneering WEA distribution and marketing network – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.

Love this job and want to apply?

Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.

#LI-Onsite

Effective October 1st, this position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships.