Senior Auditor, Operations Audit

Senior Auditor, Operations Audit at Comcast Corporation summary:

The Senior Auditor in Operations Audit at Comcast is responsible for conducting quarterly audit engagements to identify and manage operational and financial risks. This role involves planning, executing, and reporting on audits while collaborating with international teams and utilizing advanced analytics tools. The position requires in-depth knowledge of audit methodologies, a strong understanding of business operations, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing quarterly audit engagements year-round to help identify and manage risks to the business. Participate as active members of the engagement team throughout each phase (i.e., planning, execution and reporting). With our standard engagement cadence, the individual in this role will gain broad exposure to our businesses and processes. Work collaboratively and independently to conduct audits across operational, financial, regulatory and/or technology areas across the Company. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Executes aspects of the standard internal audit process, which includes the three phases of planning, execution and reporting out to business management.
• Demonstrates adaptability in managing evolving processes and requirements, exercising judgment in ambiguous situations while maintaining focus on key objectives
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, demonstrating ability to pivot quickly while maintaining high quality standards and meeting urgent deadlines
• Partners effectively with international colleagues across multiple time zones
• Possesses advanced proficiency in Excel, SmartSheet, and PowerPoint to create and present detailed reporting
• Previous experience in accounting or audit required.
• Performs thorough inquiry and data analysis to understand business operations, assess risk and develops project scope for complex process areas, leveraging business knowledge and expertise.
• Contributes to overall planning efforts for engagement timeline and approach.
• Evaluates records, documents, methods, policies, costs and other factors to determine if functional areas are conducting operations in accordance with established policies/procedures, best practices, United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and governmental and legal requirements. Able to quickly grasp risk areas and identifies remediation tactics.
• Applies appropriate audit procedures to the areas reviewed to ensure that controls are tested and all significant risks are addressed.
• Prepares clear and well-organized audit work papers documenting root-cause, work performed, investigation summaries and recommendations.
• Formulates appropriate conclusions and clearly documents findings based on testing results. Combines knowledge of Company operations with testing results to determine control effectiveness.
• Identifies audit findings and recommends corrective actions.
• Assists less experienced team members in understanding and executing internal audit methodology and standards.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement to audit methodology, tools and training.
• Supports department objectives and performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Audit Methodology; Microsoft Excel; Standards Compliance

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

Keywords:

auditing, internal audit, risk management, financial compliance, operational efficiency, data analysis, audit methodology, business processes, team collaboration, technology integration