Director, Internal Audit

ASSA ABLOY

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About The Position

Are you looking for a new challenge in an Internal Audit Director role where you can demonstrate your expertise and act as a trusted advisor? Join our team at ASSA ABLOY HID Global and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

We are looking for an energetic, sharp, and motivated internal audit or assurance professional to lead the internal audit function. This individual should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, passion for what they do and business process acumen. The Director of Internal Audit will report functionally to the Divisional CFO and will indirectly report to the VP & Head of Internal Audit of the ASSA ABLOY Group.

As the Director of Internal Audit you will join a dynamic team focused on
ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of independently conducting comprehensive internal audit projects, identifying control deficiencies, and recommending risk remediation actions. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of auditing principles and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will also be data-driven, leveraging analytical tools and techniques to extract insights and drive informed decision-making within the organization.

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.
We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, management information systems, or related field
• 10-15 years of corporate work experience
• 8-10 years of related internal audit, internal controls or applicable assurance experience
• Demonstrated ability and passion for driving a modern digital audit function, including advanced data analytics, AI‑augmented testing, automation, process mining, and digital audit assistants.
• Advanced proficiency in analyzing end-to-end operational and financial processes, with a focus on driving efficiency and effectiveness. Experience applying analytics, machine learning indicators, or anomaly detection is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting principles, including IFRS, and experience with financial reporting systems such as HFM or OneStream.
• Strong data analytical skills, with proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effectively interacting with and presenting to senior management.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet sudden non-routine and unstructured requests while identifying potential issues/risks
• Willingness to travel internationally to fulfill the role.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization, with a keen understanding of organizational dynamics and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams
• Hands‑on experience using AI and Power BI to support audit testing, identify anomalies, and strengthen assurance quality.
• Experience directly managing a small team

Nice To Haves

• Certified public accountant (CPA), certified internal auditor (CIA) or MBA are preferred
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred
• Experience with a Big 4 firm is highly desirable
• Experience with Python/SQL or process‑mining tools such as Celonis is also an advantage.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, Qlik, or Tableau is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading the audit plan, overseeing comprehensive assurance audits aimed at assessing the effectiveness of existing controls, operational efficiencies, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Specify the scope of audits to provide clarity on areas of focus.
• Identifying, evaluating, and addressing control deficiencies during audits, providing recommendations for improvements. Proactively identifying emerging risks and potential control deficiencies through ongoing risk assessments and monitoring activities.
• Assisting business partners with the development of remediation plans to mitigate weaknesses.
• Reviewing operational and finance department business processes and suggest ways to improve such processes.
• Preparing detailed audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommended actions, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability within the organization. Leverage modern reporting tools and AI‑driven summarization to enhance clarity and speed.
• Cultivating strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including business area managers, division and group management, and external auditors, to ensure alignment, transparency, and buy-in for audit findings and recommendations.
• Interacting with the global internal audit team, comprising the VP & Head of Group Internal Audit, internal auditors from other divisions, and the guest auditor pool, participating in internal audit team meetings to share insights and best practices. Contribute to the modernization of Group Internal Audit through knowledge sharing, digital tooling adoption, and cross‑division analytics initiatives.
• Regularly reporting on the progress of the audit plan and the status of open audit findings, emphasizing proactive risk management and continuous improvement initiatives. Utilize dashboards, data analytics and predictive indicators to support continuous monitoring.
• Reviewing and facilitating the internal control framework and the annual internal control self-assessment,
• Working closely with the Divisional Code of Conduct Committee to effectively address governance and compliance issues, including leading and coordinating special investigations into potential governance and compliance issues, fostering a culture of compliance, ethics, and integrity within the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees