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At Mattel, we inspire wonder in the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We are a leading global toy and family entertainment company with a portfolio of iconic brands including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, and UNO®. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play.
Mattel operates in 35 locations and sells products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Our mission is to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play.
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Senior Auditor, Internal Audit – MTIC
**Location:** Hyderabad - Mattel Technology and Innovation Center (MTIC) - India (Hybrid)
**Reports To:** Manager, Internal Audit – Mattel, Inc. El Segundo, CA - USA
About the Role
The Senior Auditor will be part of Mattel’s Global Internal Audit team, based in Hyderabad at our newly established Mattel Technology and Innovation Center. This position will play a key role in supporting Mattel’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, with a primary focus on testing key business process and IT controls.
You will work closely with Internal Audit colleagues in the U.S. and other global locations, as well as with process owners and control owners across the enterprise. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team that is committed to driving strong internal controls, risk management, and operational excellence across Mattel’s global business.
What Your Impact Will Be
Perform and document detailed SOX control testing in accordance with Mattel’s Internal Audit methodology and PCAOB standards.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and identify potential control deficiencies.
Prepare clear, well-supported workpapers and communicate testing results in a concise and professional manner.
Participate in control walkthroughs and support updates to process narratives and risk/control matrices.
Collaborate closely with Mattel’s U.S.-based Internal Audit team and business process owners to ensure timely completion of testing and remediation activities.
Support initiatives related to continuous control monitoring, automated controls testing, and process automation.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to testing quality, documentation standards, and process efficiency.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SOX requirements, internal control best practices, and Mattel’s corporate policies.
What We’re Looking For
**Required Qualifications:**
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
3–6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance.
Hands-on experience performing SOX testing for a U.S.-listed or multinational company.
Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and auditing standards.
Demonstrated experience with continuous monitoring, automated controls, or data analytics used in control testing.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and documentation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams across time zones.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent (completed or in progress).
Prior experience with a Big Four or large global public accounting firm.
Experience using audit or GRC tools (e.g., AuditBoard, Workiva, or similar).
Exposure to ITGC testing and advanced analytics tools.
Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us
At Mattel, we’re passionate about our mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. You’ll join a purpose-driven company that values creativity, collaboration, and integrity. Our culture encourages continuous learning, professional growth, and global teamwork.
Together, we’re creating the future of play.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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