Sr. Internal Audit Associate

Hyundai Capital America•Toronto, ON

About The Position

Hyundai Capital Canada (HCCA) is the Canadian captive finance business for Hyundai Motor Group. We go to market under the service brands Hyundai Motor Finance, Kia Finance and Genesis Finance. Through a network of over 450 Hyundai and Kia dealerships and 30 Genesis distributors nationwide, we provide indirect vehicle financing and leasing solutions to consumers and commercial customers. Our employees contribute every day to a culture that is fast-paced, dynamic, energized, agile, and collaborative. From our various employee programs to the unique design of our offices, we strive to foster a connected, fun, positive and rewarding company culture where employees feel appreciated for their contributions, proud of their company, and passionately invested in HCCA's success. Many countries. One identity. Hyundai Capital has offices across the world, including South Korea, the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, and Brazil. Our work environments are designed with specific themes in mind to achieve a consistent global identity that reflects our values: simplicity, collaboration, elements of nature and symmetry. Manages operational and/or special projects and executes the most complex aspects of audits, projects, and/or initiatives. Assists Director and Manager in audit program development and execution designed to identify and evaluate risk and test internal controls within the Company. Responsible for the execution of key deliverables to achieve the Audit Plan. Acts as key liaison with HCS on behalf of HCCA Director, Audit. In a Global Coordinator role, collaborate with HCS to address requests and support onsite engagements. Conduct follow up, prepare supporting material and reporting, and establish on going communication.

Requirements

3-5 years of professional audit experience in a corporate setting
Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field required or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
Data mining and analysis tool/software fluency (SQL or other equivalents) and/or experience in date extraction/mining and analysis of information using spreadsheet is strongly desired.
Proficient knowledge and experience of specialized audit software such as Audit Command Language (ACL) is preferred.
Enterprise Reporting System exposure (preferably Oracle) is an asset.
Advanced knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors standards, risk assessment techniques, COSO and SOX framework.
Strong demonstrated leadership skills, serving as a source of knowledge for others within the team and company.
Advanced problem-solving skills and exercises authority, within limits, using prudent judgment and critical thinking while considering strategic initiatives/objectives.
Advanced and comprehensive understanding of captive finance operations and/or related financial industry experience.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to effectively present information: one on one, small groups, executive management, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Advanced analytical skills and technical knowledge and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration with diverse groups.
Team oriented, but able to work independently and manage multiple complex tasks.
Self-directed and results-oriented
Flexible, adaptable, and hands-on approach

Nice To Haves

CIA, CRMA, or CPA professional designation desired
Proficient in Korean (verbal and written) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently manages and/or executes the most complex aspects of compliance, financial and operational audits and/or projects to complete the audit plan effectively and efficiently.
On a project basis, responsible for conducting interviews and walk-throughs, performing analysis to identify key business risks and controls, determining audit scope, designing testing strategies, testing, evaluating, and documenting internal controls, identifying control gaps, and identifying and reporting audit issues based on significance, risk and impact.
Advises and collaborates with business partners to develop appropriate management corrective action plans.
Conduct follow-up on remediation of control gaps.
Participate and leads audit related meetings such as walkthroughs and follow-up meetings, and meets with auditee’s stakeholders.
Ensures all assigned project’s audit work papers are complete, sound judgment is applied, and the appropriate level of work for the risks identified is performed, while following project timelines are adequate and ensuring smooth communication with Manager on exceptional cases.
Facilitates and oversees the development, implementation and maintenance and use of automated audit flow and/or use of an audit analytical system (e.g., ACL) or data mining tools (e.g., SQL) in support of enhancing audit testing strategies and/or monitoring activities (continuous monitoring / auditing) and/or streamline the execution of audit fieldwork.
In a liaison/coordinator role for ICFR(Korean-SOX), support external audits, regulatory examinations and/or HCS requests and review engagements as related to an IA role within HCCA.
Effectively and accurately communicates status, executes tasks, and follows up as requested.
Ensures that all related requests and documentation are logged and recorded, as well as status’ of progress are tracked.
Contributes significantly to the planning, execution, and delivery of ad hoc and high priority projects from all other departments and other entities, and perform other duties as assigned.