Sr. Audit Consultant

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Audit Consultant to join our global internal audit team. This role will be based in Chicago, IL and will require travel to other Komatsu locations worldwide. In this role you will develop, participate in and supervise internal audits following prescribed methodology and adhering to the audit schedule. In this role you will also design work programs and audit tests, perform fact finding, review data and interview pertinent people.

• Actively manage the audit work plan to review systems, processes, practices and controls throughout Komatsu, in line with the company’s audit procedures and principles of internal auditing.
• Lead operational, compliance, and risk-based audit engagements from planning through reporting, including scoping, risk assessment, testing, issue development, and report preparation. Participate in J‑SOX evaluations and testing activities, as needed, to support Internal Audit's overall assurance objectives.
• Supervise and guide audit team members to ensure compliance with deadlines and audit practices. Provide insight and interpretation on findings or questions identified in the audit process.
• Apply observation, critical thought, audit best leading practices, data analytics and audit software such as ACL or Microsoft Solutions to analyze and evaluate information and draw conclusions.
• Participate in and help lead Internal Audit’s Data Analytics Program building out a sustainable set of global analytics including the use of ACL (Audit Command Language) and using other related tools/resources (e.g. Generative AI, Power BI Dashboards, etc). Particular emphasis on compliance and fraud detection.
• Monitor management action plans and perform follow‑up procedures to validate the timely and effective remediation of audit observations. Elevate or elevate observations as appropriate.
• Provide Management with periodic status reports and the types of non‑conformances found.
• Review financial results and apply financial analysis to help drive understanding of operations and identify risks.
• Research GAAP/IFRS/J‑SOX regarding appropriate financial reporting and governance application.
• Evaluate key business processes and controls to identify risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field
• CPA or master’s degree in the field desirable
• 3+ years of prior audit experience in public accounting or with a large global manufacturing company
• Knowledge of operational, compliance, and financial management controls, risk assessment methodologies, audit practices, and GAAP, IFRS, and SOX/J‑SOX requirements.
• Strong experience and competency working with software applications such as SAP, Audit Command Language (ACL), MS office, and other related tools/resources (e.g. Generative AI, Power BI Dashboards, etc).
• Ability to think critically and conclude having intuitive problem‑solving approaches. Continuous improvement mindset.
• Prior supervisory or project lead experience and demonstrated leadership.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with process owners and management while facilitating discussions regarding risks, controls, audit observations, and remediation activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel 25‑30% of the time.

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $98,100.00. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

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