Technology Internal Audit Lead - Financial IT Controls

Responsibilities

Team Introduction:
Internal Audit is a global function responsible for providing independent assurance and evaluating the company's risk management, governance and internal control processes to determine if they are designed and operating effectively. The Internal Audit team plans and executes audit projects according to our risk-based audit plan by evaluating financial, compliance, operational, and IT processes and controls. We work with business functions in addressing risks and improving the control environment through timely and comprehensive audit work and tracking of remediation actions until completion.

Hybrid Work Model: We are back to the office with a hybrid work model, with employees working in the office three days per week.

Position Summary:
We are looking for an experienced technology audit lead that will contribute to the ongoing development of the Global Technology Audit function and to ByteDance's efforts to enhance its risk management capabilities in support of financial reporting and associated IT controls compliance. The individual will be part of the Global Technology Audit team and innovative assurance methods to impact and influence positive business outcomes across products such as TikTok, TikTok Shop and CapCut.

Responsibilities:
- Integrated Audit Delivery: Lead the end-to-end Financial IT Controls program for home grown ads revenue systems, enterprise systems, including planning, scoping, risk assessment, controls testing, and reporting. Collaborating with risk owners to ensure risk mitigation plans are developed and completed, tracking and reporting on the progress of the remediation plans on a regular basis
- Technology Risk Assessment: Assist in analysis and identification of emerging technology and financial risks. Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in one or more technology domains. Ability to grasp complex, home grown technology stack, comfortable speaking with engineers and product teams
- Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with management, understand the business to provide value-added services, and establish credibility as a management consultant and internal controls resource. Provide guidance and training to IT control owners to promote awareness and understanding of Financial IT control compliance requirements.
- Professional Development: Continually expand knowledge of the audit profession, industry, and company products through self-study, research, and continuing education efforts. Develop innovative methodologies for auditing new technologies and services.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the overall quality and consistency of audit work, adhering to department and professional standards. Continuously seek opportunities for audit process improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in Technology and Operational audits, Risk Management, preferably within the technology sector (Social Media, eCommerce, Fintech etc.), and/or Big4 consulting, with a focus on IT General Controls (ITGCs). Experience in identifying, designing, and testing IT controls.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Computer Science or any other related field.
- Integrated Audits: Experience with SOX 404, the COSO framework, COBIT principles, IT security standards, and risk management best practices.
- Industry experience: Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a product centric culture. Experience of working at ad tech or tech/fintech company is a plus.
- Analytical skills: Proven analytical ability to assess complex technology environments against risk assessment outcomes, industry best practices, internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Communication skills: Ability to write at a publication quality level in order to communicate findings and recommendations to the senior management team.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus (not required), as the role may involve reviewing financial documents, system data, and occasional communication with our team in China
- Experience leading IT SOX efforts for home grown micro-services based systems.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CPA.
- Experience working in a global organization and managing projects across different time zones.
- Passion for emerging technologies, products and standards. Strong critical thinking skills combined with the ability to provide a credible technical challenge to the business.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $96000 - $215967 annually.​

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.​

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).​

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:​

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:​

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;​

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and​

3. Exercising sound judgment.​

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.​

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.​

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.​

Diversity & Inclusion​

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.​

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request​