Senior Internal Auditor

Overview

The Senior Internal Auditor will lead efforts to assess and enhance the organization's internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes. This position calls for a highly analytical and strategic professional with advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to direct audit projects. Success in this role also requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration to drive organizational improvements.

Responsibilities

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: Conducting self-assessments and audits to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.

• Internal Controls: Testing control design and effectiveness, documenting deficiencies, and monitoring remediation.

• Identify and assess risks: Provide strategic recommendations to improve processes and mitigate potential issues.

• Auditing: Performing balance sheet and management audits, both financial and operational, across regional locations. Develop and implement internal audit plans, methodologies, and best practices in alignment with organizational goals.

• Understanding New Guidance: Use professional resources to stay updated on new accounting pronouncements, break down and interpret complex guidelines, communicate effectively with stakeholders and external auditors, and develop structured implementation plans with allocated resources and ongoing monitoring.

• Root Cause Analysis: Identifying factors contributing to deviations from standard procedures or policies, including Accounting Standards pronouncements.

• Documentation: Ensuring proper assembly and maintenance of work papers.

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations for senior management.

• Communication: Regularly updating manager on audit progress and consulting with managers. Collaborate with leadership teams to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions and maintain effective communication throughout audit processes.

• Program Revision: Recommending changes to audit programs for thorough analysis.

• External Auditor Support: Assisting external auditors and providing documentation to permit reliance upon internal auditors testing and documentation.

MUST-HAVES:

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant standards.

• 5+ years of experience in internal controls, auditing, or risk management.

• Knowledge of financial systems and data query tools.

• Strong expertise in auditing principles, financial analysis, and risk management.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite applications.

• Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems.

• Experience in operational and technical accounting.

• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and internal control policies.

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications.

BENEFITS & PERKS - WE'RE ALL ABOUT YOU:

• Great Medical/Dental Benefits

• Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings

• Annual Bonus Program

• Educational Assistance

• Relaxed Dress Code

• PASATalks Speaker Summits

• Leadership & Mentorship Programs

• High5 Reward Recognition Program

• Onsite Happy Hours

• And many more benefits & perks found within the 'Our Culture' section...

WHO WE ARE:

At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle.

Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota.

WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with our without reasonable accommodations.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America.

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