Twenty-First Century Fox

Manager, IT Audit

Posted on: 21 Mar 2021

Glendale, CA

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Manager will be responsible for leading audits of operational and financial technologies, system implementations, and IT compliance. Additionally the manager will be testing controls related to data protection, user access management, system change management, IT interfaces, system availability, etc. The position schedules and plans audits, monitors fieldwork progress and communicates the results to senior management. Managers are typically assigned responsibility for one or more business units and act as the primary contact to these business units.

Responsibilities:

* Assist in development of the annual plan including linking strategic initiatives of the Company to key audit and technology risks. Understand business changes and adapt audit plan throughout the year
* Plan, conduct and supervise engagements with a focus on analysis and assessment of the control environment associated with the technology, operational and compliance processes of the Company
* Identify and maintain leading edge knowledge and audit techniques to improve the audit process and results
* Formulate well-written, concise and clear audit reports
* Perform regular follow-up on significant audit findings and recommendations to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions
* Manage the expectations of a broad and complex mix of audit stakeholders including technical, operational and regulatory subject matter experts, and Segment and Corporate executive leadership
* Develop and maintain quality relationships with external auditors
* Coach, train and mentor audit staff in improving audit skills
* Investigate and research technology issues and risks
* Analyze data to reach conclusions regarding the company control environment
* Participate in various company-wide initiatives, such as reviews of policies and procedures
* Lead various department initiatives, including resource scheduling, utilization tracking, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

* 5+ years of progressive experience, including 2+ years of leadership experience in auditing/ accounting
* Practical hands-on management experience working with the internal audit function of a reputable public company is highly desired
* Advanced technical understanding of IT processes - including applications and infrastructure, security and vulnerability assessments, change control, asset management, disaster recovery, data privacy, and IT risk assessment, automated control environments, cybersecurity best practices, Cloud security controls etc.
* Experience with auditing complex global security and compliance function
* Broad IT knowledge in Cloud infrastructure technologies, application development and support, and emerging technologies
* Strong working knowledge of operational, compliance and IT auditing techniques
* Experience working with large data sets for analytical testing
* Extensive knowledge of domestic and global Data Privacy regulations and requirements (e.g. GDPR etc.)
* Experience with Linux, UNIX & Window operating systems
* Ability to leverage complex stakeholder relationships to obtain consensus and drive successful completion of projects, with understanding that success is based on influence rather than direct authority and organizational skills
* Possesses executive presence, excellent communication skills both oral and written (must be able to tailor their communication style as the candidate will interface with employees of all levels)
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with solid business and financial acumen
* Superior knowledge in technical accounting and technology auditing, internal controls and control environments
* Ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced environment and handle multiple assignments simultaneously
* Charismatic, dynamic leader and effective manager, who leads by example and mentors a team to meet high profile and dynamic objectives
* Strong relationship building skills and a highly professional client service orientation
* Excellent team player, who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

* Big 4 audit experience

Required Education

* Bachelors degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems Auditing, or Accounting
* CISSP, CISA, CIA, or CPA or equivalent experience required

Twenty-First Century Fox

New York, New York

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. operates as a diversified media and entertainment company primarily in the United States and Canada, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Cable Network Programming, Television, and Filmed Entertainment segments. The company produces and licenses news, business news, sports, general entertainment, factual entertainment, and movie programming for distribution primarily through cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators, telecommunication companies, and online video distributors.

It also broadcasts network programming; and operates 28 broadcast television stations, including 11 duopolies in the United States. In addition, the company produces and acquires live-action and animated motion pictures for distribution and licensing in various formats in entertainment media, as well as produces and licenses television programming.

The company was formerly known as News Corporation. Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in New York, New York. As of March 20, 2019, Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.