Lead Senior Auditor, SOX Technology

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SOX PMO Overview

The SOX PMO is tasked with eBay's compliance with the provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("SOX"). Our efforts support management’s ability to certify that internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively at eBay. The team works closely with key partners across eBay's operations and corporate functions globally, including our technology organizations. In addition to oversight of the global SOX program, the team also supports the business by driving and/or assisting in key operational excellence initiatives and improvements in internal controls. The SOX team is organizationally positioned within eBay's Internal Audit function.

Job Description

The SOX Technology Senior Auditor assists in providing assurance as to the effectiveness of internal controls within IT systems, applications and tools supporting the business areas in scope for SOX. General responsibilities include understanding the overall IT environment, assisting with SOX scoping and testing, providing controls guidance across the evolving IT landscape. The SOX Technology Senior Auditor will work under the supervision of SOX PMO management and interact frequently with process and control owners to ensure the global SOX program is compliant.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic who enthusiastically commits to projects and tasks. They have strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. They can see the big picture as well as dig deep into details when needed. Additional key qualities include understanding of financial cycles and process mapping skills, ability to perform in a matrixed environment and lead through influence to effect process change and improvements. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills spanning across all levels of management. Those who have been most successful in this role thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment that is results driven.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design assessment of in-scope processes by leading walkthroughs and facilitating the identification and documentation of key controls with key business partners
• Participate in the testing of key controls, key reports / spreadsheets in conjunction with co-sourced service providers
• Review attestation / audit reports (e.g., SOC, Internal Audit) to identify SOX relevance of key findings
• Collaborate with process and control owners to assess the impact of identified deficiencies and support remediation efforts /process and control enhancements
• Proactively identify and monitor process and system changes resulting from eBay’s strategic objectives
• Participate in SOX readiness audits and other activities for new areas
• Leverage data visualization techniques to prepare reports for senior management detailing status of the program and highlighting key trends and risks
• Support the department’s continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing opportunities to automate control activities and/or related testing procedures across in-scope processes, including the use of analytics and/or AI.
• Maintain current with emerging accounting standards and provide technical guidance commensurate with experience to key partners

Job Requirements

Required

• BA/BS in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of audit experience performing SOX compliance and/or operational/IT audits with an emphasis on internal controls
• Experience with Sarbanes