Audit Associate, Internal Audit

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

• 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 contributing and/or 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 3 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

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

Travel Percent:

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

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:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

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 talentaccommodations@paypal.com.  

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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