Senior Forensic Auditor

Job Summary:

The Senior Forensic Auditor assists in investigating potential financial irregularities and certain violations of The Walt Disney Company’s Standards of Business Conduct by using a combination of investigative work experience, professional skepticism, proven technical analytical ability, and excellent communication skills. The Senior Forensic Auditor will also help to research and opine on conflicts of interest and gifts disclosed by employees by using a combination of established policies, guidelines, past precedent, and business acumen.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain and analyze complex financial and business data (e.g. transaction reporting within SAP, travel & entertainment expense reports, vendor data, competitive bid information, etc.) using internal and external database systems (e.g. SAP, Arriba, LexisNexis Accurint, Citibank) to identify potentially relevant evidence and opportunities for control and process enhancements in a global and complex organization, utilizing analytical software programs where applicable (e.g. Excel, Access) and root cause analysis.
• Review computer and personnel files (e.g., email files, calendar appointments, electronic documents, training records, Internet history, social networking websites) to identify evidence relevant to investigation.
• Assist in interviewing employees in a professional and courteous manner to obtain information based on identified evidence.
• Prepare memorandums in a manner that is clear and supported by evidence and which summarizes conclusions, findings, and recommendations, and be able to communicate ongoing status to the Senior Manager of Special Reviews.
• Gain and apply historical knowledge of the department’s investigations, in order to contribute to the consistent application of Company policy.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years work experience in public accounting, consulting, or in an investigative position, including at least 1 year in a forensic audit role.
• MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good judgment and high level of ethics and integrity.
• Ability to think clearly in stressful situations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to be accountable for multiple aspects of several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to learn, think strategically, and acclimate quickly to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assess sensitive and complex financial and business conduct allegations in a confidential, objective, and systematic manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior training or experience in conducting interviews (e.g. informational, admission-seeking) would be beneficial.
• Strong database analytical skills including work with Access, SQL, or ACL preferred.
• Ability to conduct public records checks and internet searches.
• Familiarity with SAP preferred.
• Computer forensics skills (e.g., EnCase) would be beneficial.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting, finance, or business and be able to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and investigative procedures.

Preferred Education:

CPA, CFE, or other relevant professional certifications are highly desired.

The hiring range for this position in California is $ 101,790 to $ 124,410 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.