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Job Description Summary: The position will report directly to the Manager of Audit Operations based in Austin. The candidate will be responsible for supporting the Global Internal Audit Team through the Professional Practices and Quality Assurance and Improvement Program in areas such as Policy and Procedure Program updates and training, risk assessment, reporting and issue management.
Job Description:
What you need to know about the role
The position will report directly to the Manager of Audit Operations based in Austin.
The candidate will be responsible for supporting the Global Internal Audit Team through the Professional Practices and Quality Assurance and Improvement Program in areas such as policy and procedure program updates and training, risk assessment, reporting and issue management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct an enterprise-wide risk assessment to identify areas of concern leading to the development of the annual audit plan
- Develop and update audit policies and procedures in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Design and implement training programs to ensure all audit team members are well-versed in the latest policies and procedures
- Drive Internal Audit reporting to support the department’s internal and external reporting commitments, including issuance of audit reports to senior management and stakeholders, management of quarterly Board and Committee, and internal stakeholder reporting
- Develop key performance indicators through data visualization tools to help assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the department and identify opportunities for improvement
- Continuously assess and enhance audit processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness in line with IIA standards
- Oversee the validation process for remediation of Internal Audit issues, including supporting GRC tool management, training for the department, and maintaining relevant policies and procedures
- Pro-actively developing and maintaining strategic partnerships within the Internal Audit team, the business and respective support areas across PayPal
- Project management and implementation of large enterprise initiatives for the Internal Audit team
- Develop and maintain constructive working relationships across the Global Internal Audit Team and audit stakeholders globally
SKILLS REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must possess:
- Proactive approach driving metrics-based reporting and seeking ways to add value
- Excellent relationship and communication skills to be a change management agent and build internal networks within the team and wider company
- Team player with excellent time and project management skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
- Have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
- Passion for understanding the unique PayPal community, along with a passion for understanding the online payments business
- Assist multi-location audit teams with various ad hoc requests
- Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions to complex projects
What do you need to bring:
- The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5+ years of External Audit or Internal Audit experience within a large and high growth company that provides financial products and services, and proven experience in project management and audit management.
HIGHLY DESIRED:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with Public Accounting or Financial Services experience
- Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience with audit management and GRC tools, such as AuditBoard or ServiceNow
**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com
Who We Are:
To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx
PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
As part of PayPal’s commitment to employees’ health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.