Senior Internal Auditor

Job Title Senior Internal Auditor About the Role Job Purpose​The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting Operational, Financial, and Compliance audits covering Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East, and Africa business units and functional areas. This role will utilize audit processes and procedures in order to perform effective, independent and objective audits identifying risks, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and recommend corrective and preventative actions.

The position reports to the Division Internal Audit Manager or Senior Manager.

Responsibilities:

Conducts and documents risk-based audits in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including planning, performing control walkthroughs, control testing, documenting, and reporting results.

Verifies accounting records are accurate and factual and that the company's best practices are safeguarded.

Identifies risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement;
Identifies root cause and develops recommendations for cost reduction, profit generation and operational efficiency improvements.

Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data collected from multiple sources to aid in audit procedures, as necessary.

Drafts audit reports that address key issues noted during the audit for review.

Participates in discussions to present audit results and prepare necessary presentation materials.

Assists in monitoring key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates to the risk assessment/audit plan. Develops relationships with Management to understand key initiatives within the organization. Participates in ad hoc requests and special projects as required by the Audit leadership team.

Qualifications & Experience Required Education, Master, other certification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.

Master’s Degree preferred.

Seeking CFE, CISA, CMA, CPA, or CIA preferred.

Experience (years):

Minimum of 3+ years of practical work experience in public accounting, internal audit, or in the accounting/finance areas of business enterprise.

Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills required.

Knowledge of accounting best practices and ability to learn industry standards.

Languages

Skills:

Strong English skills; bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese helpful but not required.

Soft/Behavioral

Skills:

Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Strong organizational and project management skills.

Sound independent judgement, prioritization, and decision-making skills.

Position will require moderate travel (up to 30%) and the ability to travel internationally.

Salary range: 37,601.10 - 65,000

The salary range is based on gender-neutral criteria: applicable CCNL requirements, responsibilities, working conditions and market benchmarks for the role and location. Final compensation will be determined based on gender-neutral criteria: experience, skills, and internal equity.