Senior Internal Auditor (General Audit)

Senior Internal Auditor (General Audit) at TikTok in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all phases of the audit lifecycle independently - from planning and fieldwork to reporting and follow-up.
• Identify operational and financial risks, control gaps and opportunities for process optimization and cost savings.
• Leverage use of data analytics in conducting in-depth audit testing and deliver data-driven observations and insights to the business.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured audit reports to senior management with a focus on business impact.
• Conduct effective reviews of audits and provide value-added comments to team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely remediation of audit findings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, templates, and best practices to improve audit quality and efficiency.

Requirements

Team Introduction

The Internal Audit team plans and executes audit projects in accordance with the audit plan and risk assessments, evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of current-state financial, compliance, and operational processes and controls. We advise business functions in addressing risks and control violations, developing sound solutions, and tracking and reporting on the progress of process and compliance improvements.

This position is designed for an individual with a strong understanding of business and financial processes and controls, sound knowledge of the audit process, good analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. We are seeking a self-motivated candidate with strong project management and audit execution skills, and effective communication and presentation abilities when engaging with senior management. In addition, this person should be able to multitask, collaborate beyond their immediate department, and influence organizational objectives or support the achievement of organizational goals.

This person is required to travel regularly (up to 30%) as part of the role, supporting audit activities across key regions including North America, APAC, EMEA, and LATAM.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in E-commerce, Digital Advertising, High-growth Technology, or other fast-paced industries, preferably within global teams or multinational companies (MNCs).
• 5+ years of operational audit experience, ideally a mix of industry and public accounting related experiences.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and audit practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present audit findings clearly and influence process improvements.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment with competing priorities. Required 30%-40% international and domestic travel.
• Working proficiency in Mandarin and English is required as the role will be working with systems, reading technical documents and communicating with China and Non-China markets in Mandarin and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIA, ACCA, CICPA, CPA or CISA certifications preferred.
• Experience with various data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Python, Qlik Sense) is a plus.
• Experience auditing business processes in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Experience with audit management systems or GRC tools.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience interacting with senior management.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

About the Company

The Global Business Solutions (GBS) team is responsible for the revenue growth of the TikTok business, and our teams include Sales, Marketing, Ops, Account Managers, Agency and partnerships, as well as Marketing Science.

At TikTok, our Global Business Solutions (GBS) team plays a key role in generating revenue by promoting our advertising solutions, onboarding new clients, driving ad campaigns, and more. As the TikTok community grows at an unprecedented speed around the world, our GBS team leads groundbreaking projects that are changing the landscape of the advertising industry in real time.

We're seeking an analytically driven, and detail-oriented Client Solutions Manager (CSM) Intern to join our Ecommerce Team. As a CSM, you will partner closely with Client Partners and Client Solutions Managers to drive revenue by identifying opportunities, leveraging data insights, and delivering consultative solutions for advertisers.

This role centers on client education, relationship growth, data analysis, and campaign success. You will provide strategic recommendations to both clients and internal teams, ensuring campaigns achieve business objectives while optimizing long-term partnerships. Success in this role requires strong data analytics skills, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a test-and-learn mindset to uncover the best solutions.

Additional Information

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.