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Job Title


Senior IT Auditor


Company : Sony Corporation of America


Location : new york city, NY


Created : 2024-09-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Sony Corporation of America , located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: POSITION SUMMARY At the end of the day, it's much more than just numbers. For our audit team, it's about being as innovative as the products and content we create. Whether it's minimizing risk or providing consulting to our executives, they are constantly devising new ways to add value and efficiencies. They work hard and support every department with the necessary resources to optimize the business. To find effective strategies that turn negatives into positives. It's a career that requires tremendous integrity, scrupulous attention to detail and the drive to always think beyond the obvious. And that's not all. The future of internal audit is data analytics. By 2025 a majority of Fortune 500 CFOs anticipate that the audit profession will be dominated by data analytics, and artificial intelligence. Today, we are seeking to recruit the most talented and energetic individuals with the experience and ability to help take our internal audit team towards that goal on an accelerated path. Sony Corporation of America (SCA) seeks a bright, motivated, detail-oriented audit professional for a Senior IT Auditor position in our New York, NY office. This position will report to the IT Audit Manager based in New York, NY and will be responsible for audits of Sony Music and Sony Music Publishing. This position will also have some global IT responsibilities. About you: We need someone who is a critical thinker with the ability to analyze data and communicate results across all levels of the organization both verbally and written. Your role will include assessing processes and controls, analyzing large sets of data, interviewing key stakeholders, and communicating findings with impact. We need you to have a sense of organization, accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail. In addition, we are looking for someone who is flexible, maintains an open mind and is committed to achieving goals as a team. This is a hybrid role requiring 1-2 days per week onsite in our NYC office. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Support IT, operational and system reviews domestically and internationally. Evaluate whether risks to the company are identified and minimized, acceptable internal policies and procedures are followed, resources are used efficiently and economically, and the organization's objectives are effectively achieved. Represent the IT audit department on company initiatives and special projects, both domestic and international. Understand and analyze large data sets to generate insight and identify potential exceptions. Proactively identify IT risks and process improvement opportunities. Perform IT SOX testing, IT operational audits and integrated audits. Ability to deliver high impact findings and communicate them effectively to management. Support IT audits and SOX testing with well-organized workpapers. Track and follow-up on the implementation of management's action plans to address identified control gaps/deficiencies. Draft high impact audit reports for provision to executive management. Able to handle multiple tasks and assignments. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Contribute to internal department initiatives, such as training and development, updates to internal audit policies and procedures and other internal projects, as requested. QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION Your qualifications and experience should include: Bachelor's Degree required (Majored in MIS, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field preferred) CISA or CIA preferred Minimum of 2-4 years of progressive experience in a public accounting firm, private industry internal audit, or finance/accounting department SOX planning, testing and reporting experience. Should be familiar with control frameworks (ISMS, COSO, COBIT, CIS, etc.) Experience in data visualization software, such as Qliksense, is preferred Have previous experience in auditing ITGCs across all IT elements/layers (OS, DB, ERP configurations (SAP, Oracle etc.) Ability to develop, design, and complete IT operational audits using a risk-based approach Excellent ability to develop and write impactful reports and presentations Good project management and organization skills; ability to multitask across multiple projects concurrently Proficient in Microsoft Word, PPT, Excel. Media or Entertainment industry experience is also a plus Ability to travel internationally (+/- 10-15% travel) All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony's purpose to "fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology". Benefits: SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family's physical, emotional, and financial well-being. What we offer you: Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance Short-term & long-term disability plans Paid parental and caregiver leave 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting Education assistance and student loan programs Other Programs: Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs) Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility) Matching gift program A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs) Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions) Annual incentive bonus The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $90,000 to $105,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. #LI-BC1 Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for. EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Right to Work (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish) While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.