• Job Description

  Req#: 5679282003

  A bit about us

  Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies?

  Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.

  We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.

  If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us.

  We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world . It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.
  
  

  The Role

  This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing in-house Internal Audit Team and play a pivotal role in the execution of the SOX program.

  The IT SOX Auditor role will assist the Internal Audit Manager to test in-scope processes for global entities. The IT SOX Auditor must have proven experience testing the design and operating effectiveness of key IT controls (IT General Controls, IT Application Controls and Key Reports). The IT SOX Auditor will also assist control owners with remediation efforts to ensure that controls are operating effectively by the end of the year.

  You may also have the opportunity to perform operational audits as part of the wider remit of the Genius Sports Internal Audit Team.
  
  

  Main Responsibilities

  Your main responsibility will be to perform SOX testing including design and operating effectiveness testing, remediation test-work, and roll-forward testing. You will also assist the Internal Audit Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute all phases of SOX compliance including:

  • Updating the scoping and risk assessment.
  • Updating SOX documentation, including risk and controls matrices and process flowcharts and narratives, and evaluate controls as new systems are developed or processes change.
  • Ensuring that controls are properly designed for all in scope processes and global entities.
  • Providing technical guidance and advice to control owners for remediation of internal control gaps.
  • Ensuring any internal control deficiencies are remediated and re-tested by year-end.
  • Tracking and monitoring overall SOX assessment status for reporting to senior management. Ensure all SOX deliverables and deadlines are met.
    
    

  Required Skills

  • At least two years’ experience in a comparable IT control testing role at either Auditor or Senior Auditor level working either in an in-house multi-national firm or an accountancy firm.
  • Internal audit background with a strong focus on SOX and internal controls.
  • Solid understanding of SOX and internal control concepts (e.g., COSO).
  • Strong written and inter-personal skills.
  • Multi-client, commerce experience.
  • Intermediate Excel and Visio skills.
    
    

  Desirable Qualifications and Skills

  · Qualified or working to a relevant professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor).

  • Workday ERP and Salesforce experience.
  • Experience of using data analytics tools.
  • Tech industry experience.
  • Operational internal audit experience.
    
    

  This role is a Hybrid opportunity that requires 1 day a week in our Soho office (Thursday)

  What’s in it for you?

  As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.

  How we work

  We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.

  Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses.

  Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.

• About the company

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