Sr Internal Auditor at Meritor, Inc. in Troy, Michigan

Job Description:

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing supervisory, technical, and administrative audit related duties while exercising discretion and independent judgment throughout all aspects of the audit process. These duties will be carried out at both auditee sites and the Corporate Office. The Senior Internal Auditor supports Internal Audit Managers and also assists the VP of Internal Audit and general management with special projects and administrative duties.

Job Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with an Internal Audit Manager, define, develop and prepare internal audit plans.

• Develop and execute audit programs, document audit work and conclusions, prepare audit findings and recommendations, form opinions and draft audit reports.

• Assist the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) team in reviewing management testing results and other special projects as needed.

• Supervise project-related activities of co-sourced internal audit resources (i.e.: Meritor's co-sourcing partner) and internal resources and conduct fieldwork in support of audit objectives.

• Make oral presentations to auditee managers and executives.

• Provide advice and guidance on internal control system features and functionality involving the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems, the reliability of financial reporting, the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, the safeguarding of company assets, and compliance with laws and regulations.

• Travel independently to remote sites, both domestic and international, by air, including the ability and willingness to drive, and to use various other forms of appropriate transportation. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time to domestic and international locations.

• Assist Internal Audit Managers and the VP of Internal Audit with risk assessments, special projects, and general management/administrative duties.

Essential Functions

1. Define, develop and execute overall plans of action for conducting multiple internal audits in various operating locations and plants of the Corporation. Prepare, or assist Internal Audit Managers in preparing detail plans for performing individual audits including objectives, budgets, and schedules. High degree of fluency in written and spoken English as the Senior Internal Auditor will conduct, or assist with, meetings with operating managers and executives to outline the proposed audit scope, and apprise the Internal Audit Manager of the need for scope revisions based on specific operating problems at a location.

2. Brief business executives of the audit scope and procedures and obtain their cooperation and support of planned audit activities.

3. Supervise the activities of the assigned co-source partner or internal staff by clarifying audit objectives, preparing plans for conducting individual audits, conducting audits in accordance with audit objectives, interpreting policy, assisting in the resolution of unusual technical problems, reviewing and appraising the progress of audit teams, evaluating and preparing audit findings, and preparing draft audit reports. Assure that audit projects, where applicable, are carried out by the co-source partner in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (per the AICPA) and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit (as set forth by the IIA).

• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in accounting, finance, or computer information systems.

• Preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Manufacturing industry experience preferred

• Big Four accounting firm experience preferred

• 2 – 5 years’ experience in internal or external audit with knowledge of risk-based internal audit concepts and processes.

• Problem solving, research, and analytical skills and experience, including the ability to draw conclusions from audit procedures and present audit findings objectively and persuasively.

• Proficient in Microsoft office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

• The individual must be familiar with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Section 404 and how systems of internal control must be designed, operated and evaluated to assure compliance.

• High level of integrity and able to deal with sensitive organizational context and the ability to maintain independence.

• Strong interpersonal skills (both oral and written), and the ability to successfully interact with process owners and other stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel (up to 30%) both domestically and internationally.