Audit Associate

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Job Description Summary:

Joining the EMEA Internal Audit Team, you will mainly work on a wide range of areas related to the PayPal EMEA business including banking/FinTech related topics (e.g. regulatory compliance, etc.). As part of our One Team approach, you will also sporadically partner with other internal audit teammates depending on audit scope in order to provide the highest value.
You will work with a broad range of internal stakeholders and have a close relationship with many other departments, in a diverse, ambitious and collaborative team that creates impact
The position will be based in Luxembourg and reports directly to a Senior Manager at PayPal.

Job Description:

Job Description Summary:

• Execute audit assignments with the emphasis on the EMEA business, draft audit issues for review by audit management, facilitate issue tracking and validate closure of issues;
• Utilize internal audit best practice tools and processes to evaluate Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and enterprise standards in the EMEA region;
• Completing all work assigned on a timely basis, including ad hoc projects and special investigations;
• Evaluate test results: accurately identify symptoms, root cause, problems, and identify alternative controls;
• Pro-actively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business, and respective support areas and working in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally;
• Effectively communicate the results of audit work;
• Capable of operating in a fast pace, diverse and matrixed environment while managing multiple assignments;
• Detail oriented and capable of clearly and concisely documenting work papers, issue statements, and audit reports. Developing and maintaining broad risk & controls experience;
• Keeping 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 2 to 5 years of External Audit, Internal Audit or Regulatory experience. Industry experience must be from a recognized credit institution and would ideally be within a large and high growth company that provides a variety of financial products and services. Big 4 public accounting experience would be acceptable experience. This candidate should have proven experience in evaluating internal controls or compliance programs. Working experience with regulatory bodies is also recommended.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The successful candidate must possess:

• Detail-oriented, deadline driven, self-directed and organized individual;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Fluent in English.
• Proven ability to excel in a multi-tasking environment;
• Able to understand risk and control concepts;
• Analytical & problem solving skills;
• Experience working in a regulated environment preferred;
• Innovative mindset and ability to develop ideas seeking ways to add value to the Global Audit team and the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will execute a range of internal audit projects from the planning and fieldwork through reporting;      
• You will support the EMEA Internal Audit and the broader PayPal audit Teams;                
• You will develop and maintain constructive working relationships with clients at all levels from management through to Executives;
• You will identify and deliver on value added services to the client;
• You will provide clients with strategic and operational solutions to their needs;

HIGHLY DESIRED:

• Big 4 or Financial Services Experience or EMEA Regulatory experience; 
• Experience using audit data repository, work paper documentation, risk assessment tools such as TeamMate;   
• CPA, CA, CFE, CAMS, CISA, CIA or CISSP
• IT audit experience is a plus
• Knowledge of any other language than English is a plus

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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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

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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. For more information, visit https://www.paypal.com ,  https://about.pypl.com and  https://investor.pypl.com.

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