Finance ensures that Mary Kay has financial resources to enrich women’s lives by challenging our cross-functional partners, enabling data-driven decisions and safeguarding our assets. The department does this with objectivity and integrity. Our dedicated teams include opportunities in accounting, payroll, planning, forecasting, tax, treasury and internal audit.
JOB PURPOSE
Accountable for performing and documenting audits and special assignments of information systems as well as financial and operational controls. Verifies the adequacy of computerized financial and operating policies, procedures and controls to determine compliance with Corporate policies and good business practices. Monitors continuous auditing exceptions and follows up as needed. May make recommendations for improvements in the areas of control, efficiency and cost savings subject to review by audit management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Receives individual audit scope and objective statements from audit management. Under the direct supervision of audit management, executes audit procedures by reviewing and analyzing less complex system technical configurations (e.g., etc/password files and similar), Company records, procedures, and documentation related to computerized accounting, financial, and operational systems. Documents the results of audits, special assignments, and research activities and reviews them with audit management. Details areas needing improvement and recommends corrective action. Assists other department staff members by gathering data or performing other assignments as directed and works with or in lieu of the company’s external auditors as required. Performs all functions of the job within the established time deadlines and schedule constraints.
Works closely with key stakeholders to understand processes. Then under supervision, utilizes ACL and/or programming languages (eg Python, SQL or similar) skills in computer assisted audit techniques to audit large datasets identifying exceptions, irregularities or trends.
Interacts frequently with the audit management to receive assignments, discuss specific areas assigned, and discuss adequacy of workpaper documentation. Also interacts with all levels of personnel within the various departments in the Company when performing audits, special assignments, and research and advisory projects. May present audit findings to company officers and directors during close meetings. External contacts include external auditors when participating in interim and year‑end audit activities.
Uses company systems such as ACLGRC, Peoplesoft and JDE to monitor continuous auditing exceptions. Researches common or recurring issues and recommends potential resolutions. Assists in developing reports to the business.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Management Information Systems, or Engineering. Willing to obtain certified information systems auditor designation.
Experience: 0-1 years of auditing, information systems auditing and/or information systems experience. Candidates with systems administration, information security, data science and/or development in addition to some finance/business/audit experience will be considered.
Must have academic knowledge of the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology framework (COBIT) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission’s framework, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Must also have academic experience with a modern object-oriented programming language (such as Python) and/or SQL or similar programming language which can be used to perform data analysis.
Demonstrate curiosity to independently learn new processes and technologies related to ERP security and controls
Must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of various word processing, spreadsheet and graphics software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. in order to prepare audit reports and presentations.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Company systems, how transactions are processed and a basic technical understanding of how multiple systems interface/interact. Documents this understanding using technical system flow charts.
In addition, must have an awareness of good security and privacy practices in end user computing, networking, and software development. Academic knowledge of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and other industry standards is beneficial.
Must have good communication, time management, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively secure information from various departments to perform audits and present findings to management.
Willing to travel 10% of time depending on department requirements.
Proficiency in Mandarin, Russian, Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
Company Overview
Looking for a career where you can make a difference? At Mary Kay we are committed to enriching the lives of women and their families around the world, we offer careers with unlimited opportunities to do something beautiful every day. More than 5,000 employees work in locations around the world. They provide the products, marketing and other support to millions of Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) who work as independent contractors, selling our products directly to consumers in nearly 40 markets on five continents.
We are a company that believes in our people and cares for them with truly exceptional benefits. We offer:
A comprehensive health plan which includes medical, dental, and vision with low premiums
401(k) plan
A generous profit-sharing program
Free access to on-site fitness center and on-site clinic
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