Senior Auditor

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future

Location

Torrance, CA (Remote)

Job Purpose

The AHM Audit Division is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations.  AHM Audit Division’s role is to assist and support the North American Regional Operating Board (NAROB) and senior executives across North America to strengthen risk management, internal controls, and governance processes among Honda and affilated operations in North America.  AHM Audit also promotes self reliance within NA operations and ensures regulatory compliance while maintaining competitive costs but with the highest quality and efficiency of our products and services to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction.  AHM Audit assists operational management with analysis of their operations from a compliance, controls, efficiency  and risk management viewpoint.  

The role of the Senior Auditor- Internal Controls is to develop / conduct audit and consulting processes at Honda Group companies, including affiliated suppliers and/or vendors.  Responsibilities include planning, performing, and reviewing internal controls audits for Honda,  Affiliate operations & vendors in North America as well as conducting management systems audits.  Assist management with improving their system of internal controls and reducing risk.  Assist management with analysis of operations, determine effeciency / effectivness & potential improvement opportunities, evaluate compliance status and risk management aspects, support special projects, raise associate awareness through policy, procedures and internal controls.  As a Sr. Auditor, the associate will apply audit methodologies and approaches to develop findings, ascertain root causes and recommend countermeasures.  The Senior Auditor will work closely with management personnel at all levels to track countermesaure implementation and consult with leadership personnel to modify countermeasures as needed.  Coordinate and assist with confidential business matters with other business groups/teams within the Honda Group.  As a Senior Auditor, the Auditor may also support other audits applying the audit tools to other topic areas with support of other technical experts as needed.  

The Audit process includes developing audit scope, performing audit procedures, and preparing audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.  Additionally, the Auditor is required to perform follow-up on the status of outstanding audit issues. The Senior Auditorr will also assist Audit management with development of the annual internal audit plan, championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business and support business planning activities. The Senior Auditor may periodically direct and review the work performed by other Audit Division associates.
 

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and perform internal controls audits and business process reviews of Honda and affiliated company operations which includes the evaluation of control practices, risk management and compliance conditions 
• Develop recommendations for improving the operations while supporting self reliance
• Write audit reports to effectively communicate the audit results
• Document audit activites effectively using approved workpaper formats
• Confirm countermeasure implementation and effectiveness through follow up reviews 
• Work closely with auditee management associates throughout the audit process
• Communicate audit results to executive management in a clear and concise manner 
• Evaluate management's countermeasure activity
• Have the ability to persuade or help others understand potential risk and improved controls
• Perform special projects as directed by AHM Audit management 
• Support organizational improvement through development and presentation of materials and training programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing improvements to the Audit Division tools, processes, and techniques to support continuous improvement and value added services

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business or related professional experience
• Detailed knowledge in the following areas is necessary: Internal Control, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Legal / Regulatory Compliance
• Good Working Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), audit / control frameworks (COSO,etc.), Data Analytics strategies is a significant plus
• Professional certification is preferred
• Six to ten years of professional Audit work (or equivalent experience) with a large or medium sized international company involved with complex Manufacturing operations (automotive experience is a significant plus)
• Extensive experience with applicable laws and regulations at the North American, National/Federal and Provincial/State level as they pertain to accounting and financial processes
• Working knowledge of internal controls best practices related to various financial and acocunting processes
• Working knowledge and experience with various data analytics tools / capabilities is a significant plus.
• A strong ability to work closely with other operational personnel to solve problems and improve operations TO achieve 100% compliance and establish efficiency / effectiveness improvement is necessary.  
• Ability to handle difficult situations and resolve conflict
• Consulting  experience with strong presentation skills is a plus
• High proficiency in MS Office products and internet research capabilities.  Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.  
• Ability to work on multiple projects and collaborate with various levels of operating management in a complex manufacturing environment to identify and countermeasure actual or potential risks.
• Working knowlede and experience with various data analytics tools/campabilities abilities is a significant plus.
   

Workstyle

Hybrid (80%)

Travel Requirement

25%

Total Rewards and Benefits

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total rewards:

• Competitive base salary  
  • Pay will be based on several variables that includes but not limited to geographic location, work experience, education, etc. 
• Annual Bonus
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation Eligible
• Lifestyle Bonus

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility 
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
•    Competitive Base Wages (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
•    Paid Overtime
•    Regional Bonus (when applicable)
•    Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
•    Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
•    Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Career Growth:
•    Advancement Opportunities
•    Career Mobility  
•    Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
•    Training and Development Programs 

Additional Offerings:
•    Lifestyle Account
•    Childcare Reimbursement Account
•    Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
•    Elder Care Support
•    Wellbeing Program
•    Community Service and Engagement Programs
•    Product Programs
•    Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.