Senior Internal Auditor

Panasonic Automotive•Farmington Hills, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor leads efforts to assess and enhance the organization's internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes. This role requires analytical and strategic judgment, advanced problem-solving, audit project direction, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive organizational improvements. The position conducts risk-based financial and operational audits, evaluates internal controls and compliance, uses data analytics where appropriate, identifies root causes of deficiencies, and communicates findings and recommendations. It also supports external audit reliance and provides guidance to control owners on internal control requirements and compliance procedures.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in internal controls, auditing, or risk management.
Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant standards.
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.
Valid authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

Conduct audits evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls; document deficiencies and monitor remediation, including activities supporting applicable SOX/JSOX requirements.
Identify and assess financial, operational, compliance, and other business risks; use data analytics where appropriate to identify trends, anomalies, heightened risks, and support risk-based audit planning.
Execute risk-based financial and operational audits across regional locations, including planning, fieldwork, evaluation of results, development of findings, and follow-up on corrective actions.
Identify and evaluate root causes of control deficiencies, audit findings, and deviations from established policies and procedures to support sustainable corrective actions.
Prepare and maintain audit workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and IIA Standards.
Prepare clear and concise audit reports communicating key risks, insights, conclusions, and actionable recommendations to management.
Communicate audit status, issues, and emerging concerns to the Internal Audit team and stakeholders in Finance, Operations, and other functions.
Collaborate with management to support timely development and implementation of corrective actions.
Support external audit activities by providing appropriate documentation and performing internal audit testing to facilitate external auditor reliance where appropriate.
Educate and guide control owners on internal control requirements, responsibilities, documentation expectations, and compliance procedures.