Internal Audit Associate

Who We Are:

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

We are a multi-national organization within the exciting world of entertainment seeking an Internal Audit Associate to join our NYC based Internal Audit (IA) team!

Are you interested in solving complex problems and getting to the root of an issue? Do you have an eagerness to learn about managing enterprise risk? Are you fun-loving, enjoy all kinds of games and like to build connections with your peers and colleagues?

Take-Two (T2) is looking for an Associate who is proactive, engaging, collaborative, and capable of delivering high-quality support to partners and colleagues within a framework of leading practice. The position includes working on high-impact projects for both T2 business processes and information technology (IT) across the full audit lifecycle.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable with team collaboration, working within an agile and fast-paced environment, and providing polished and self-reviewed results. Excellent communication skills are vital, along with attention to detail, confidentiality, dedication, and a willingness to work hard and get the job done.

In return, we can offer the opportunity to work in a cool environment for an innovative video game publisher committed to leading the field in creativity and innovation!

The T2 internal audit team:

Our mission is to assist T2 management in the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of risk. Our work is focused on enhancing and protecting organizational value by providing independent and objective risk-based assurance, advice, and insight. We are committed to fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships, holding a reputation as a trusted reliable resource, and providing innovative risk and control solutions.

Just a bit more about us so you get a flavor of our team … we are global team and pride ourselves as a service organization focused on providing Internal Audit, Sarbanes Oxley (“SOX”) Compliance and Risk Consulting services to the T2 enterprise. Most importantly, we have fun with our work and enjoy collaborating with each other. Our work consists of:

Internal Audit

• Focusing on enterprise wide Operational, Financial, Compliance and Strategic Risk
• Assessing the T2 risk profile, considering internal/ external risk factors and changes to the business
• Developing, prioritizing and executing a risk based Internal Audit plan

SOX Compliance

• Coordinating with External Audit to support direct assistance/direct reliance strategy
• Performing walkthroughs and testing
• Serving as a main point of contact for T2 process owners, providing input on internal control design and effectiveness

Risk Consulting

• Serving as risk and control subject matter specialists
• Working with management on special requests to support business operations
• Specialties include:
• Risk and controls (business process and information technology controls)
• Business process design
• System implementations

What You’ll Take On:

• Performing walkthroughs and testing of internal controls within the company’s business units across business process and IT to ensure compliance with SOX
• Assisting with risk assessment, planning and scoping of operational and IT related audits and reviews
• Executing audit programs and preparing detailed work papers to document the results of operational and SOX reviews
• Assisting in the communication of findings and recommendations to all levels of departmental and operating unit management verbally and through concisely written reports
• Assisting in data gathering and risk analysis to support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program
• Interested in learning about data analytics and robotic processing, and applying those learnings to their role
• Communicating with and educating process owners on the importance of controls, an effective control environment, and the role of Internal Audit
• Assisting with various administration tasks
• Being a role-model and developing strong relationship within the business
• Working closely with the Internal Audit management team to provide appropriate updates on the tasks and assignments mentioned above

What You Bring:

• No prior experience required, but having some experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree (accounting, finance, IT or equivalent)
• Obtained or an interest in obtaining a certification such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, ACA, ACCA, CITP or similar
• General understanding or interest of accounting and auditing standards, is a plus
• Experience of or general understanding of SOX compliance for a public company is a plus
• Experience with or interest in data analytics tools (Tableau, etc.) and techniques is a plus
• Experience of or interest in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Generative AI is a plus
• Attention to detail
• Fundamental report writing skills
• Strong organization and follow-up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage deadlines and adapt to pressure
• An interest or experience of the industry is a plus

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [email protected]

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact [email protected].

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $65,700 and $97,260 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.