Interal Audit Senior Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA•Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

Yamaha is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Manager. The position directs the internal audit function and “J-SOX” activities for Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA and its subsidiaries and other North America based Yamaha Motor Company subsidiaries defined in the Group Company Control Structure. This role ensures that the annual J-SOX controls certification can be made to YMC, thus helping YMC to comply with Japanese securities regulations governing financial reporting and disclosure on a timely basis. The hired individual will directly lead the strengthening of internal controls and may also lead to operating and efficiency improvements in various areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required in accounting or finance.
Minimum of 12 years of progressively more responsible accounting and auditing positions, including significant supervisory and management roles.
Extensive experience in all three of these areas: public accounting, corporate accounting and corporate internal auditing, is highly desirable.
Extensive experience in managing a U.S. Sarbanes Oxley (“SOX”) or “J-SOX” (securities regulation equivalent for Japanese publicly traded companies) compliance and auditing activity.
Proven experience leading a team of internal audit professionals
Experience identifying control gaps and recommending practical solutions; provide insight beyond compliance

Nice To Haves

C.P.A. is strongly preferred
M.B.A and/or C.I.A. are significant pluses.

Responsibilities

Direct J-SOX at YMUS and its subsidiaries.
Act as Project Management Office, lead planning, arrange resources, and monitor the progress to ensure that the project is completed in a timely and quality manner.
Administer Corporate J-Sox Committee and report the progress/issues of J-Sox project.
Maintain close communication and coordination with YMC Integrated Auditing Division to understand the requirements from YMC and communicate the requirements to all in-scope entities in North America.
Work closely with External Auditor to support their annual audit.
Supervise updating control checklists and control testing and review the work performed by IA staff and consultants.
Evaluate test results and follow up on control remediation needed with various other groups within Company operations.
Direct ongoing program of internal auditing at YMUS, its subsidiaries and other North America based YMC subsidiaries defined in the Group Company Control Structure.
Prepare an annual audit plan based on risk assessments.
Manage staff and consulting resources to execute the audit plan.
Work closely with IA staff to execute an audit. Review work by IA staff and/or consultants.
Communicate the audit results to auditees, executive management and YMC.
Work closely with management to resolve the issues noted during the audit.
Follow up on the issues noted on the audit report to ensure that the issues have been resolved.
Execute special projects requested by Executive or Senior Management or Board of Directors.
Manage budget and staffing of the division
Establish procedures of the division and staff development to ensure the quality of work is maintained.
Report audit plan and results to YMUS Board of Directors.
Performs other duties as required.