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Senior Auditor

***** ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP *****

We are EA

We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

The Challenge Ahead

Global Audit is an independent and objective assurance and business advisory organization designed to provide assurance to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, add value to Senior Management and improve EA’s operations. It helps EA to accomplish its business objectives by bringing a top down, risk-based approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes.

You will work with and report to the Manager, Global Audit to determine effectiveness and efficiency of control structure and operating processes, including recommendations for improvement in processes and controls.

What a Senior Auditor does at EA

• Conducts financial, operational, strategic and compliance audits.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of assigned responsibilities in all phases of audit work, including developing audit programs, performance of fieldwork and reporting.
• Identifies risk and dependencies and understands the risk/control relationship within their area of responsibility, including Studio game development process.
• Through detailed testing evaluates the effectiveness of control and governance processes as well as the reliability of reporting information and ensuring that policies and standards are respected.
• Creates, designs or interprets regular and ad hoc analysis to support the audit approach.
• Effectively supports the reporting process, including obtaining business partner acceptance and engagement.
• Performs quarterly follow-up audits and supports quarterly reporting as needed.
• Recognizes different cultures and business practices in various locations and partners with business process owners to recommend optimal business solutions to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
• Maintains and improves technical abilities and general business awareness by keeping abreast of:
  • Leading entertainment, mobile/digital, trend in player community, and general business best practices.
  • International audit standards and procedures, and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
  • Developments in and applications for data analytics in all aspects of audit work.
• Assists in IT and IT security audits, performs key report, ITAC and ITGC testing as required.
• Supports the SOX compliance program when needed.

Special Considerations

Must be willing to travel internationally up to 20% (will include weekends)

The next great EA Senior Auditor also needs

• Strong communicator, with excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple time zones.
• Proven experience as an auditor with in-depth understanding of auditing and control practices.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly and be effective in new situations, and to drive results.
• Willingness to take on new tasks and accept change.
• Exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving skills; solution oriented individual.
• A team player, with the ability to build relationships across the organization and with external partners.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

Desirable Skills

• Passionate about EA’s franchises.
• Experience in gaming industry.
• Full or part-qualified CPA or European / International equivalent.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA) designation.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.