LEAD, GLOBAL TRADE AUDITOR

The Home Depot•GEORGIA - VIRTUAL - GA01, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts risk assessments, establishes areas of focus, and develops audit methodology, processes, and programs related to THD compliance with the requirements of U.S and Canada Customs and other regulatory agencies. Conducts audits and identifies areas of concern and addresses compliance issues and process improvement opportunities. Prepares integral metrics and reporting for management. Evaluates internal controls, deficiencies, and process weaknesses. Provides professional liaison and support with U.S. and Canada Customs, Internal and External Legal Counsel, Brokers, Offshore Teams, and Global Trade business partners. As a Lead Auditor, you will help with supporting individual contributors (Sr. Auditors), prioritize and review work, while balancing your own workload. This role is expected to present continuous improvement insights and recommendations to managers and leaders. In addition, Lead Auditors will collaborate with cross-functional teams, requiring effective communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and partnerships while managing competing priorities.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Experience in compliance auditing of government regulations
Strong knowledge of import laws and regulations and other government agency requirements
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
5 years of work experience
No previous leadership experience

Nice To Haves

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
5 years of leadership experience
Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

Conducts compliance audits of various functional groups, processes, and service providers to assess the effectiveness of internal controls; identify risk and make recommendations; prepare comprehensive metrics and reporting.
Partners with management in assigned business areas to identify key business risk for audits.
Develop and test new audit programs and processes.
Oversee, develop, and train Sr. Auditors.