Internal Auditor

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Role Overview: 

The responsibilities listed are not all inclusive and additional duties may be assigned.

SIE are currently seeking a talented and highly motivated Internal Auditor to join their Risk & Control Department (internal audit) in London. The right candidate will possess a strong internal audit and project management background and succeed in a collaborative yet fast paced environment. We start each engagement with a blank piece of paper and work innovatively to deliver valuable assurance and advice to the business. They will also have experience and understanding of SOx (Sarbanes Oxley) framework, with demonstrable experience in performing and delivering SOx programmes in previous roles. The primary duties of the role focus on helping the Internal Audit team deliver the global annual audit plan and annual SOx programme for SIE. The role holder will be responsible for working on planning and delivery of operational audits and SOx testing to a high standard and in a timely manner, under the guidance of the Manager, Internal Audit.

On any given engagement you could be (for example): performing data analysis and identifying financial recoveries; reviewing complex global projects with our teammates in US and Japan; or supporting on a unique consulting engagement for management and reporting via engaging visualisations you design. This role will present a great learning opportunity for anyone seeking a long-term career in internal audit.

Opportunities to travel will become available (performing internal audits and attending team meetings) and the continuous development of the internal auditor will also be championed through coaching and undertaking additional training or relevant qualifications to enhance their skill set.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support in the performance and delivery of the annual SOx programme for SIE (incl. working with 3^rd party resources).
• Support the Internal Audit team to deliver the annual internal audit plan (operational audits).
• Assess the effectiveness of key controls and document results in detailed, high-quality work papers.  
• Run queries to extract and perform analysis of transactional data (where required) to identify process / control weaknesses and inform audit approach and testing.  
• Identify control weaknesses and process improvement opportunities, and work with process owners to develop pragmatic solutions to issues.  
• Support in drafting high quality audit reports / deliverables to communicate observations to management, using creative visualisations to increase impact.  
• Follow up on the implementation of management’s action plans to remediate identified control gaps. 
• Support with conducting ad-hoc investigations and projects as required. 
• Contribute to annual audit planning and risk assessments.  
• Build a strong network and relationships to facilitate career development either within internal audit or in the wider organisation.  

Player Profile: 

• Professional qualifications: Either studying towards or holding a recognised relevant qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIA strongly preferred.
• Experience:  2 - 3 years’ experience required in Internal / External Audit or equivalent
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex data and identify patterns or anomalies, use of data analytics in internal audit. Strong interest in developing data analytics and data visualization is preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and compliance in scrutinising documents and processes.
• Problem-Solving: Strong business acumen and ability to quickly understand processes and concepts. Tackling complex issues and providing actionable solutions.
• Audit Experience: Hands on experience in conducting internal audits (operational). Basic knowledge of IT general controls a plus.
• SOx Experience: Hands on experience in delivery of SOx testing / programme.
• Industry Knowledge & Interest: Knowledge of PlayStation products and familiarity with current industry trends, challenges. A genuine passion for video games and the video game industry or strong desire to enter this industry.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to communicate across all levels of the organisation, able to adapt to the audience. Excellent persuading and influencing skills to explain complex risk and control concepts to management.
• Team Player: Be a team player, able to support and work together with other auditors, whilst being able to work independently when needed. Be down to earth and capable of working in a diverse organisation, demonstrating strong personal credibility and integrity.  

Benefits:

• Hybrid working (FlexModes)
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year + company shutdown (Summer/Winter)
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers
• Office events and encouragement to join employee network groups

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

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