Senior Associate, Internal Audit

Our client is the captive finance business for a global automotive brand. They are looking for a Senior Associate, Internal Audit to join their team.

• Independently manages and/or executes the most complex aspects of compliance, financial and operational audits and/or projects to complete the audit plan effectively and efficiently. On a project basis, responsible for conducting interviews and walk-throughs, performing analysis to identify key business risks and controls, determining audit scope, designing testing strategies, testing, evaluating, and documenting internal controls, identifying control gaps, and identifying and reporting audit issues based on significance, risk and impact.
• Advises and collaborates with business partners to develop appropriate management corrective action plans. Conduct follow‑up on remediation of control gaps. Participate and lead audit related meetings such as walkthroughs and follow‑up meetings, and meet with auditee’s stakeholders. Ensures all assigned project’s audit work papers are complete, sound judgment is applied, and the appropriate level of work for the risks identified is performed, while following project timelines are adequate and ensuring smooth communication with Manager on exceptional cases.
• Facilitates and oversees the development, implementation and maintenance and use of automated audit flow and/or use of an audit analytical system (e.g., ACL) or data mining tools (e.g., SQL) in support of enhancing audit testing strategies and/or monitoring activities (continuous monitoring / auditing) and/or streamline the execution of audit fieldwork.
• In a liaison/coordinator role for ICFR (Korean‑SOX), support external audits, regulatory examinations and/or HCS requests and review engagements as related to an IA role within HCCA. Effectively and accurately communicates status, executes tasks, and follows up as requested. Ensures that all related requests and documentation are logged and recorded, as well as status’ of progress are tracked.
• Contributes significantly to the planning, execution, and delivery of ad hoc and high priority projects from all other departments and other entities, and perform other duties as assigned.

• 3-5 years of professional audit experience in a corporate setting
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field required or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
• CIA, CRMA, or CPA professional designation desired
• Data mining and analysis tool/software fluency (SQL or other equivalents) and/or experience in data extraction/mining and analysis of information using spreadsheet is strongly desired.
• Proficient knowledge and experience of specialized audit software such as Audit Command Language (ACL) is preferred.
• Enterprise Reporting System exposure (preferably Oracle) is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors standards, risk assessment techniques, COSO and SOX framework.
• Strong demonstrated leadership skills, serving as a source of knowledge for others within the team and company.
• Advanced problem‑solving skills and exercises authority, within limits, using prudent judgment and critical thinking while considering strategic initiatives/objectives.
• Advanced and comprehensive understanding of captive finance operations and/or related financial industry experience.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Proficient in Korean (verbal and written) is preferred.
• Ability to effectively present information: one on one, small groups, executive management, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Advanced analytical skills and technical knowledge and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration with diverse groups.
• Team oriented, but able to work independently and manage multiple complex tasks.
• Self‑directed and results‑oriented
• Flexible, adaptable, and hands‑on approach

$85,000 - $95,000 / year