Associate Manager of Audit IT

The Opportunity :

The Associate IT Audit Manager will support the project management and testing for Mattels SOX 404 IT annual regulatory certification process and assist in performing the Companys operational IT audits. Reporting to the Senior IT Audit Manager you will have broad exposure to the operations of Mattel and will interact with leaders across Finance Legal HR Operations Sales Manufacturing and IT as well as our external auditors and advisors.

This individual will work with the Senior IT Audit Manager for the planning testing remediation and follow-up of Mattels IT General Controls (ITGC) and Automated Controls (AC) controls.  The Associate IT Audit Manager will also work with our third-party internal audit co-source provider.  Mattel views the individual in this position as a subject matter expert in the SOX ITGC and AC audit domains. The individual is expected to use sound discretion and professional judgment when interacting with business unit management senior / executive management and external auditors.  This position should strive to make control and audit recommendations which will be most beneficial to Mattel as well as strive for an optimum balance between the cost of implementing and executing controls.  The incumbent will additionally assist the Senior IT Audit Manager in the execution of risk-based audit plan projects with a focus on providing the business with process / functional control consultation and risk management advisory leveraging IT information security business acumen and grounded in operational feasibility.

What Your Impact Will Be :

Assist in the execution of Mattels SOX program in accordance with COSO 2013 framework :

• Assist in evaluating reinforcing and promoting the SOX 404 and 302 program standards and approaches for documentation control design evaluation and effectiveness testing.
• Assist in the SOX scoping and risk assessment activities.
• Responsible for walkthroughs testing remediation documentation and reporting for IT controls including IT General Controls Automated Controls Interfaces Reports and End-User Computing Controls etc.
• Execute annual IT internal audit plan projects / initiatives and deliverables for review and approval by Audit Management to identify external cybersecurity and internal infrastructure / application vulnerabilities leveraging industry recognized NIST COBIT and COSO frameworks and awareness of emerging global IT risk trends / developments in accordance with the Departments Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) and review and approval by Audit Management.
• Assist in assessing the impact of IT on business and finance processes.
• Maintain the SOX IT Audit Tool (e.g. AuditBoard).
• Support the Director and the Manager in the overall management of SOX program
• Assist in evaluating monitoring and resolving findings (internal and external audit etc.).
• Develop value-added relationships with process owners and make recommendations for process improvement
• Evaluate risks and controls for new system implementations such as billing contract management tools etc. assess the financial impact on SOX controls and recommend solutions to correct issues identified.
• Participate in process reviews and identify opportunities for significant enhancements in operational efficiency overall effectiveness and identifiable benefits to the company.
• Challenge status quo and bring effective ideas to enhance the SOX program.
• Drive efficiencies by seeking opportunities for centralization globalization and automation.
• Liaison with process owners internal auditors external auditors and other stakeholders; prepare business stakeholders for internal and external audit reviews.
• Identify opportunities and support the deployment of Continuous Control Audit Modules (CCM) and related dashboards.
• Assist Audit Management with developing and delivering value-enhancing data analytics through deployment and maintenance of associated infrastructure and applications.
• Ad-hoc projects

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For :

Additional Information :

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How We Work :

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors :

Who We Are :

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Airport Security,Event Planning,IT Service Desk,Computing,Import & Export

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1