Internal Audit Associate jobs in the United States

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.

Job Description Summary: The position will be responsible for supporting the Global Internal Audit Plan with an emphasis on global finance and operational audits.

Job Description:

The position will be based in Chicago, Scottsdale, or Austin and report directly to an Internal Audit Manager of PayPal. The position will be responsible for supporting the Global Internal Audit Plan with an emphasis on global finance and operational audits.

Job Description Summary:

• Execute audit testing assignments, evaluate and communicate test results, clearly document work papers and draft audit issues, and facilitate issue tracking and closure.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks in accordance with our audit methodology and the established risk assessment framework.
• Complete all assigned work timely, including ad hoc projects, and ensure timely completion of key audit milestones.
• Support audit scoping and planning by thoroughly researching relevant topics and leading walkthrough meetings with key stakeholders.
• Proactively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business, and respective support areas; work in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally.
• Maintain a strong understanding of operational and financial processes and risks.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of auditing techniques such as data analysis.
• Keep current on business/industry changes and their effect on the business, audit plan/approach, and risk assessments.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 to 4 years of External Audit or Internal Audit experience. Industry experience should be from a large and high growth company that provides a variety of financial products and services. This candidate should have proven experience in evaluating internal controls or compliance programs.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The successful candidate must possess:

• Experience in evaluating controls across multiple jurisdictions in a global financial organization.
• Relationship and communication skills to build internal networks within the team and wider firm, and the ability to clearly articulate business risks and controls.
• Proactive approach in executing engagements and seeking ways to add value.
• Effective time and project management skills and the ability to successfully execute on multiple projects at once while working as a team.
• Ability to help design and efficiently execute audit test programs to evaluate the adequacy of system and manual controls.
• Experience executing and assisting in the design of audit approaches which leverage data analytic testing techniques.
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate ability to see the big picture, analyze risks, and make recommendations for improvements to mitigate those risks.
• A passion for learning and understanding the unique PayPal community, along with a passion for understanding the online payments business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute a range of internal audit projects from the planning and fieldwork phases through reporting.
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with audit team members and clients at all levels from management to Executives.
• Support Global Operational Risk team and the broader PayPal audit teams.

HIGHLY DESIRED:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Big 4 or Financial Services Internal Audit Experience
• Experience using audit data repository, work paper documentation, risk assessment tools such as AuditBoard

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.