Freelance Internal Auditor

This is a Freelance Job

Internal Auditor (Freelance)

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is‘¦ YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview and Responsibilities:

Staff is responsible for assisting with planning and conducting audit fieldwork and special projects across Paramount, traveling domestically and internationally as necessary. Staff will perform internal control testing, detailed analysis of business data, and gain an understanding of business models and strategic goals to identify opportunities to streamline and improve business operations, safeguard company assets, enhance revenue, reduce costs, and promote best practices across Paramount.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in individual audit planning, including leading/documenting walkthroughs and assisting in developing project-level risk assessments.
• Actively participate in meetings and documents the discussions.
• Performs audit fieldwork activities under the direction of the audit manager and director, including reporting and audit wrap-up.
• Prepares work papers in support of work performed and drafts findings (based on testing results) for audit reports.
• Communicates audit findings to internal audit manager and senior business process owners.
• Assists in special project assignments as needed.
• This individual must be an action-oriented professional who needs minimal supervision to conduct risk-based operational audits.
• This individual is a team-player primarily responsible for carrying out specific audit assignments and special projects as needed.
• Responsibilities include performing data analysis on assigned areas, participating in assessing project-level audit risk, conducting detailed audit testing, and documenting audit issues and recommendations to improve weak or lacking internal controls.

Basic Qualifications
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience at a “big four” CPA firm and/or large public company internal audit department (preferably in the media & entertainment industry) or a consulting firm with business process evaluation experience.
• BS or MS in Accounting from a competitive university is required. A CPA or CIA is preferred.
• Extensive experience with analyzing unstructured and large data sets and the ability to develop an approach and methodology for deriving insights
• Strong administrative skills, including the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Individual must possess strong organizational and analytical skills, knowledge, and aptitude, as well as a positive attitude.
• Ability to properly execute the fundamentals of auditing
• Ability to understand the company's operational policies and procedures
• Strong administrative skills, including the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to see a project through to completion and take job ownership
• This individual must be adaptable, persuasive, and perceptive with exceptional communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and analytics tools such as Excel, ACL, Tableau etc. Python or coding is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel if needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $32.00 - 40.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.