What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Control Specialist position at MOBIS?
Role Overview
MOBIS North America electrified Powertrain LLC (MNAe) is a Tier 1 supplier of Battery System Assembly (BSA) and Power Electric (PE) Systems, which are vital parts to produce Hyundai/Kia electric vehicles, based on state-of-art manufacturing technology related to battery system assembly.
Our General Accounting Department is seeking an Internal Control Specialist to join our team in Richmond Hill, Georgia. The Internal Control Specialist plays a key role in evaluating, strengthening, and monitoring internal controls across financial processes, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. This role works closely with accounting, operations, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to identify risks, improve processes, and support a strong internal control environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)
- Evaluate and monitor internal controls across financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Conduct internal control testing, walkthroughs, and documentation for key processes such as inventory, purchasing, accounts payable, fixed assets, and manufacturing cost flows
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risks; recommend corrective actions and support implementation
- Review and validate accuracy of financial transactions, approvals, and supporting documentation within SAP and related systems
- Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities by verifying control compliance and ensuring proper documentation
- Assist with internal and external audit requests, including preparing schedules, gathering evidence, and addressing findings
- Monitor segregation of duties, system access rights, and user authorization changes
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to standardize procedures and strengthen process controls across the plant
- Prepare reports summarizing control findings, trends, and improvement recommendations
- Participate in training sessions to educate departments on internal control requirements and best practices
- A company‑paid business trip to another plant may be required
- Training will take a few weeks to become familiar with company ERP systems and control frameworks
AUTHORITY & SCOPE
This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required
Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)
Required Education & Experience:
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance principles
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of general accounting processes and financial documentation
- Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and evaluate process effectiveness
- Strong communication skills for working with cross‑functional teams
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Experience in internal controls, audit, or compliance within a manufacturing or automotive environment
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems
- Working knowledge of GAAP and corporate compliance standards
- CPA, CIA, or similar certification preferred but not mandatory
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field