Senior Manager, Internal Audit - Usds

Responsibilities
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make an impact happen with a career at TikTok.
About USDS
At TikTok, we're committed to a process of continuous innovation and improvement in our user experience and safety controls. We're proud to be able to serve a global community of more than a billion people who use TikTok to creatively express themselves and be entertained, and we're dedicated to giving them a platform that builds opportunity and fosters connection. We also take our responsibility to safeguard our community seriously, both in how we address potentially harmful content and how we protect against unauthorized access to user data.
U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a standalone department of TikTok in the U.S. This new security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and user data in the U.S., so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Team Introduction:
The Internal Audit team plan and execute audit projects according to our risk-based audit plan by evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of financial, compliance, operational, and IT processes and controls. We work with the business functions in addressing risks and improving the control environment through timely and comprehensive audit work and tracking of remediation actions until completion.
Position Profile:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our growing Internal Audit team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience identifying and assessing operational, compliance, and reputational risks across a variety of business functions, evaluating the design of processes and controls, and leading/executing large-scale and complex audits. In addition, the candidate will need to exhibit strong technical and communication skills necessary to navigate a complex environment and cultivate strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:

• Deliver assigned audits and other projects within required deadlines, ensuring the work is performed, with a focus on adhering to the global audit methodology and delivering the highest level of quality and value-add.
• Design and execute operational audit programs including understanding business processes and underlying systems, conducting interviews and process walkthroughs, and performing audit procedures to assess the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the key business processes.
• Mentor and support junior employees.
• Interpret the significance of audit insights, make practical recommendations, and collaborate with stakeholders on remediation action plans.
• Build effective working relationships and trust with business partners across the organization.
• Provide key business insights and other inputs relating to the company’s rapidly evolving environment into the audit planning process and ongoing risk management processes, as well as other IA projects.
• Maintain an understanding of emerging technology, risks and industry trends.
• Manage ongoing enterprise and process-based risk assessments and lead the development and execution of a dynamic audit plan to address high-risk areas within the company’s global and regional operations.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of IT general control and IT application control is preferred.
• An understanding of COSO Frameworks is required. Internal control documentation and risk assessment experience are desired.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or applicable certification preferred.
• Big4 (or Top 10 public accounting firms) experience is preferred, as well as prior exposure to social media, digital marketing, streaming, entertainment, or e-commerce industries. Will also consider candidates coming straight from the relevant industries.
• Must be detail-oriented, able to work independently or with other departments cross-functionally, and take ownership of their projects.
• Able to work in a flexible team environment and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• 8+ years of experience in internal audit (operational/business process audit experience is preferred)

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected].