Company Description

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

Job Description

Visa is currently looking to attract a talented professional to join our Global Internal Audit team as a Senior Auditor.  The Internal Audit – Corporate Functions team is responsible for all audits covering our corporate functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, GR, etc., and may assist with audits covering business operations such as products, client services, etc.

Position Summary
You will participate on large-scale engagements of company activities under the supervision of the Director, Senior Audit Manager or Audit Manager – Internal Audit.  You will assist in the execution of key areas of each audit engagement.  Develop and maintain client relationships, assisting in explaining the audit process and scope, keeping management apprised of audit progress and issues, and effectively delivering audit results.  Stay abreast of company business strategies and the risk profile of assigned business areas to ensure relevancy of audit approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit management in preparation for engagement risk assessment, planning and audit scope development.
• Participate in developing the audit work program, in consultation with audit management, for efficient and effective testing of key controls.
• Execute specific areas of an audit project under the supervision of audit management, performing audit work using Visa’s standard audit methodology to evaluate risk, determine control objectives, and verify the extent to which client techniques meet objectives.
• Document test results in work papers ready for audit management review.Inform audit management of project status and results.
• Interact with client management to assess audit findings including control weaknesses with an appropriate degree of professional skepticism. Keep audit management informed of audit findings, and assist business partners with the development of Management Action Plans to mitigate weaknesses, and evaluate adequacy of management’s response. Where appropriate, test corrective actions taken.
• Maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of client management to ensure that audit management is aware of changes in business activities and objectives and, if necessary, an audit response is developed.
• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills to the appropriate levels of Visa and audit management during the audit process.
• Demonstrate understanding of Visa’s and Internal Audit’s strategic vision, be a self-starter, and responsible for actions promoting this strategic vision.
• Interact with audit project team members in working towards departmental goals.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications 

2 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD).

Preferred Qualifications

-3 - 5 years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) in business, accounting, management information systems, or related field.
-Internal audit experience, preferably with a large financial institution, or Big 4 assurance experience.
-CIA, CPA, CISA or other relevant professional certification.
-Demonstrate experience executing audits within a complex operational and regulatory environment.
-Strong time management skills.
-Experience evaluating controls associated with complex business processes.
-Good written and oral communication skills.
-Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10 - 25%.
-Good analytical, organizational and presentation skills.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 98,000.00 to 152,000.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.