Deputy Manager - Audit

Job Description

*We are the world s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment,powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.At Pearson, we re committed to a world that s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology and each other to surpass these boundaries we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world s innovations, personal and global, large and small.Job PurposeReporting to the Audit Supervisor, the Auditor performs author audits and SOX compliance tests in each of the territories, to ensure royalty calculations are accurate and in compliance with the terms of author contracts, and that there is adherence with departmental and company internal controls and policies. Responsible for the timely completion of assigned audit reviews producing accurate, complete and organized work papers. Identify improper accounting or documentation, research issues, and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly. Assure that the audit documentation contains collaborating evidence to support the audit objectives as well as perform special projects as required. Work with external auditors to provide support and reconcile discrepancies, as applicable.This role will have responsibility for:

• Preparing complex author audit support using various system(s) extracts and royalty statements
• Assisting in testing departmental SOX controls

• Performing inventory/sales reconciliation to reported sales on author royalty statements
• Preparing reports by providing well detailed documentation of audit results
• Interviewing and documenting persons in various areas under audit to gain an understanding of how the systems/processes operate
• Preparing and maintaining author audit work papers for external auditors
• Drafting commentary as appropriate for the Manager Royalty Operations to review for issuance to internal and external reporting

• Working on special projects as required. Utilizing knowledge of departmental operations to gather and compile information

Related work and academic experience

• Bachelor s degree in accounting from an accredited college/university or Qualified by Experience
• CPA is preferred
• Experience in internal auditing or private or public accounting is a plus

Essential skills and competencies

• Excellent written/verbal English communication skills
• Experience in using Microsoft Office tools, particularly confident use of MS Excel
• Strong systems aptitude and experience with database analytical tools

• Experience in working under tight deadlines and managing a variable workload
• Good practical judgment and decision making skills
• General knowledge of accounting / auditing theory
• Ability to interpret author royalty contracts and apply applicable royalty calculation when required
• Analytical ability to assess and verify the accuracy of accounting/auditing records and reports

• Ability to perform standard audit procedures i.e. sorting, flowcharting, recalculations, documentation, interrogations and confirmations and ability to logically present findings
• Muti-lingual skills a plus

, *At Pearson, we re committed to a world that s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology and each other to surpass these boundaries we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world s innovations, personal and global, large and small.Job PurposeReporting to the Audit Supervisor, the Auditor performs author audits and SOX compliance tests in each of the territories, to ensure royalty calculations are accurate and in compliance with the terms of author contracts, and that there is adherence with departmental and company internal controls and policies. Responsible for the timely completion of assigned audit reviews producing accurate, complete and organized work papers. Identify improper accounting or documentation, research issues, and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly. Assure that the audit documentation contains collaborating evidence to support the audit objectives as well as perform special projects as required. Work with external auditors to provide support and reconcile discrepancies, as applicable.This role will have responsibility for:

• Preparing complex author audit support using various system(s) extracts and royalty statements
• Assisting in testing departmental SOX controls

• Performing inventory/sales reconciliation to reported sales on author royalty statements
• Preparing reports by providing well detailed documentation of audit results
• Interviewing and documenting persons in various areas under audit to gain an understanding of how the systems/processes operate
• Preparing and maintaining author audit work papers for external auditors
• Drafting commentary as appropriate for the Manager Royalty Operations to review for issuance to internal and external reporting

• Working on special projects as required. Utilizing knowledge of departmental operations to gather and compile information

Related work and academic experience

• Bachelor s degree in accounting from an accredited college/university or Qualified by Experience
• CPA is preferred
• Experience in internal auditing or private or public accounting is a plus

Essential skills and competencies

• Excellent written/verbal English communication skills
• Experience in using Microsoft Office tools, particularly confident use of MS Excel
• Strong systems aptitude and experience with database analytical tools

• Experience in working under tight deadlines and managing a variable workload
• Good practical judgment and decision making skills
• General knowledge of accounting / auditing theory
• Ability to interpret author royalty contracts and apply applicable royalty calculation when required
• Analytical ability to assess and verify the accuracy of accounting/auditing records and reports

• Ability to perform standard audit procedures i.e. sorting, flowcharting, recalculations, documentation, interrogations and confirmations and ability to logically present findings
• Muti-lingual skills a plus

Keyskills :
misdocumentationfinanceinsurancesox compliancespecial projectsinternal controlsexternal reportingeducational contentaudit documentation