Sr Corporate Auditor

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Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Corporate Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute risk-based internal audits, advisory engagements, special projects, and enterprise risk assessments in accordance with the annual audit plan. You will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, risk management, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

This position also plays a key role in administering the Daikin Applied J‑SOX program, including planning and executing separate evaluation testing, assessing control effectiveness, and supporting management reporting. You will communicate audit results and practical recommendations to management, partnering with business leaders to strengthen controls, improve operational effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

At Daikin Applied, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas make us stronger. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment, we'd love to have you join our team.

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid, 4 days in-office

• Lead financial, operational and compliance audits and special projects within planned scope and budget.
• Plan, execute, and communicate results of Service Branch Audits and Parts Store Audits.
• Assist in the development of the annual audit plan and design and execute audit programs, determining the scope, objectives and test procedures.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls while making value added recommendations to improve the overall control environment.
• Effectively document work papers to support findings and conclusions and clearly communicate results in audit reports to management. Ensure the fulfillment of approved audit report recommendations.
• Facilitate the execution of Daikin Applied's external audit and internal J‑SOX certification process, including independent assessment conducted by internal audit via coordination with the Company's external auditors and DIL internal audit.
• Develop a thorough understanding and knowledge base of company operations.
• Establish effective business relationships within the company and assist management in the understanding and adaptation of internal control principles.
• Work in a team and embrace the company's compliance principles as a key component of the audit process.
• Document and actively participate in the development of audit procedures performed as well as the preparation of noted concerns for audit report inclusion.
• Execute an efficient and effective audit approach as defined by internal audit management and ensure that all assigned work is completed according to schedule and within the established budget parameters.
• Preparation and analysis of audit data through computer-aided audit tools.
• Perform all assigned audit duties in a manner that reflects the highest professional standards, ethics and complies with corporate guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• 3–5 years of internal or external auditing experience in manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Experience with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) or Japanese Sarbanes‑Oxley (JSOX) required.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• CPA, CIA, CFE (preferred) and CISA designation a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Strong knowledge of business processes, risks, controls, best practices and related auditing techniques.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of…