Internal Audit Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

Our client, a global tier-one automotive supplier is in need of an Internal Audit Manager.  The position is direct and is based out of their location in Northville (hybrid).

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

Group Company Audits

Conduct on-site audits according to Internal Standards covering the following:

• Corporate Governance
• Accounting/Finance Processes
• Confidentiality Management (includes general and IT security)
• Safety/Environmental objectives
• Other internal audits based on management requests.

J-SOX

• Oversee and manage J-SOX audits for AHA, affiliates and subsidiaries.
• Perform J-SOX compliance audits for all in-scope business processes.
• Work with NA management to identify risk areas.
• Assist with the coordination of J-SOX audit compliance program with outside examiners and auditors.
• Monitor the remediation status of deficient internal controls.
• Recommend policy changes/ implementation procedures to ensure best practice.
• Identify control gaps, propose action plans, and monitor implementation progress.

Theme Audit

•  Perform special projects, ATSG audits, and other duties as assigned.
• Communication of day-to-day activities with NA senior management.
• Assist with the identification, development, implementation, and analysis of internal controls.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 10 - 15 years of work and management Accounting experience in manufacturing company(s) with complexed production processes
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Standard Cost Systems Accounting
• Knowledge and experience with J-SOX, GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in Multi-cultural environment (preferably work experience in Japanese companies).

 Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience working with J-SOX (Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Act).
• Experience performing various types of internal audits.
• Experience working with Oracle.
• Experience working for a Japanese company.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related major.
• USCPA or passed all sections of the unified CPA exam.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 25-35%
• Travel includes but is not limited to the United States (MI, IL, IN, TN, KY, CA, NC, TX, OH, GA) and to Canada, Mexico, Panama and Japan.
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

 Work Environment Requirements

 With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies. 

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.