Job Description

Who are we hiring?

As a member of the Internal Audit organization, the Senior Analyst, Internal Audit will work directly with the Manager, Internal Audit and Senior Director, Internal Audit, and test internal controls over financial reporting to comply with MSG’s SOX 404 requirements for the MSG family of companies. The Senior Analyst, Internal Audit will evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and work with business process owners to remediate any control design and operating deficiencies. In addition, the Senior Analyst may work directly with external contracted resources and/or with the Manager, Internal Audit, to conduct testing of Information Technology controls.

What will you do?

• Assess and document the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls over financial reporting across various process areas, including following pre-determined testing steps and recommending changes or enhancements where relevant, preparing documentation requests of the business process and technology owners, and organizing and documenting supporting evidence in workpapers.
• Ensure documentation requests are received timely and accurately from business process and control owners to avoid delays in testing.
• Evaluate and draft control design and operating effectiveness deficiencies and determine root causes to communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Work with business process and control owners to remediate control deficiencies in a timely manner and track findings through resolution and remediation testing.
• Identify improvement opportunities in business processes and internal controls and provide constructive and practical recommendations that will strengthen the internal control environment.
• Develop and manage working relationships with key business process and control owners.
• Manage and train student associate/staff resources, where applicable, to ensure their work meets the standards of the Internal Audit department.
• Assist external auditors in their audit by providing documentation, explanations, and support as needed.
• Assist the Senior Director and Manager, Internal Audit with ad hoc requests, as needed, to support timely completion of SOX testing and Internal Audit projects
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study with 2-3 years of audit or related (accounting, financial reporting) experience. Big 4 public accounting experience a plus.
• Relevant certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor) preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with the requirements of SOX 404 and internal controls over financial reporting.
• A strong understanding of financial and operational internal controls; baseline understanding of IT General Computing (ITGC) controls.
• Ability to critically analyze and assess the adequacy of internal controls and opportunities for process improvements.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Strong project management and organization skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and professional skepticism.
• Self-driven, motivated, and able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrates high professional ethics and dependability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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