Internal Audit Manager

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 support the Director of Internal Audit in continuing the early stage development of the Genius Sports Internal Audit Function. The Function provides independent and objective assurance across core operational and financial processes.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Manager will play a hands-on role to lead the annual development and execution of the Genius Sports Internal Audit Plan.

The Internal Audit Manager will join the already established Internal Audit Team, responsible for both the execution of the annual internal audit plan and the internal SOX assessment. The Internal Audit Manager will focus exclusively on the execution of internal audit reviews.

As the internal audit program matures, the role will increasingly manage and oversee the work of junior members of the team.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all phases of the internal audit methodology.
• Assist in the strategic and tactical planning of the Internal Audit Function, including budgeting and resourcing.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with executive and senior management.
• Support the annual revision of the internal audit methodology and audit templates.
• Work closely with the Director of Internal Audit in the development of the Internal Audit Plan.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of internal audits, including the drafting of terms of references and audit reports, in accordance with the internal audit methodology.
• Lead the drafting and presenting of audit findings to executive and senior management.
• Lead the development of value-adding audit recommendations.
• Track and monitor management actions to address audit findings.
• As directed by the Director of Internal Audit, undertake special projects and/or limited assurance reviews.
• Assist the development of Audit Committee reports on internal audit activity.
• Manage and develop junior members of staff, including the review of workpapers.

Required Skills

• Experience in a comparable role at either Internal Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level working either in an in-house multi-national firm or an accountancy firm.
• Strong written and inter-personal skills.
• Multi-client, commerce experience.
• Proven ability to lead audits and manage audit teams.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor).

Desirable Skills

• Data Analytics knowledge.
• SOX assessment experience.
• Tech industry experience.

This role is eligible for hybrid working

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.

 

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Last updated on Aug 14, 2024