Internal Auditor
Discovery Communications
Knoxville, TNThis was removed by the employer on 1/22/2019 6:31:00 AM PST
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Discovery, Inc., the new global leader in real life entertainment with powerful brands such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel, is searching for an Internal Auditor in Knoxville, TN to join our Internal Audit team.
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The Auditor’s primary role is to perform audits of key processes and activities. This includes evaluating the adequacy of internal controls; reviewing compliance with significant contractual obligations, government regulations and internal policies; evaluating the use of company assets for effectiveness and efficiency; preparing written reports summarizing audit issues and corrective action plans; and assisting both internal and external auditors as needed.
Responsibilities
What you will be doing:
1. Performs financial, compliance, and operational audits of primary functions and processes and determines the adequacy of the controls in achieving established control objectives
2. Prepares audit working papers and supporting documentation in accordance with Internal Audit quality standards
3. Collaborates with the external auditors to prepare the attestation of management assessment on internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and prepares audit working papers and supporting documentation in accordance with the external auditor requirements
4. Communicates with and inquires of management personnel to determine the effectiveness of financial, system, reporting, and process controls in accordance with internal auditing and government-mandated standards, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and COSO
5. Identifies control gaps in business procedures, processes, or systems and initiates appropriate remedial action
6. Communicates with Company staff and management through audit meetings and written reports that discuss audit issues identified along with agreed action plans to address the issues
7. Follows up on agreed actions resulting from audit issues to ensure timely and effective implementation.
8. Shares accountability for the performance of the team
9. Makes decisions guided by established policies and procedures
10. Continually updates skills and knowledge through day-to-day work, research, and continuing education and training
11. Maintains time spent on projects and completes time reporting to track actual versus expected time on projects
12. Completes other projects and tasks as required and assigned
13. Reports to the Internal Audit Manager
Requirements
What you need to have:
*BS/BA in related discipline (or BS/BA in other with equivalent experience)
*A minimum of 2 years (internship experience included) of public accounting, internal audit, or related commercial experience
*CPA, CIA, or CISA designation either obtained or being pursued
It’s a plus if you have:
*Master’s degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, or related discipline a plus
*Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
*Strong sense of professionalism with the ability to act independently and responsibly
*Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity, and act with professional judgement
*Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and adaptable to change
*Effective at prioritizing and balancing assigned tasks to achieve success in a fast-paced environment
*Ability to effectively monitor timelines and meet deadlines under pressure
*Flexibility to work collaboratively with team members, and independently with limited supervision
*Knowledge of GAAP and SOX requirements, prior experience preferred
*Ability to apply broad functional/technical and business knowledge to complete moderately complex assignments under minimal supervision
*Quick to learn, and a desire to gain more advanced knowledge through experience and training
Computer/Technical
*Strong PC background, with demonstrated proficiency working with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
*Ability to read basic SQL queries preferred
*Experience with SAP or other ERP software preferred
*Limited understanding of common IT disciplines (applications, operations, infrastructure, and management) or IT General Controls is a plus
*ACL Analytics, Tableau, PowerBI or other analytics and visualization tool experience or training is a plus
Other
*Limited understanding of common financial processes is a plus
*Employees will also perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
*Some domestic and international travel required (approx. 10%)
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