Senior Internal Auditor

Overview

The Senior Internal Auditor will lead efforts to assess and enhance the organization's internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes. This position calls for a highly analytical and strategic professional with advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to direct audit projects. Success in this role also requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration to drive organizational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Internal Controls and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: Conduct audits to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, document deficiencies and monitor remediation including activities supporting applicable SOX / JSOX requirements.
• Risk Assessment and Data Analytics: Identify and assess financial, operational compliance and other business risks. Utilize data analytics, where appropriate, to identify trends, anomalies and areas of heightened risk and support risk-based audit planning.
• Risk-Based Auditing: 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.
• Root Cause Analysis: Identify and evaluate the underlying causes of control deficiencies, audit findings and deviations from established policies and procedures to support sustainable corrective actions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain high-quality audit workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable Internal Audit methodology and IIA Standards. Prepare clear and concise audit reports that communicate key risks, insights, conclusions and actionable recommendations to management.
• Communication and Collaboration: Maintain clear and timely communication regarding audit status, issues and emerging concerns within the Internal Audit team and with Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders. Collaborate with management to support timely development and implementation of corrective actions.
• External Auditor Reliance: Support external audit activities by providing appropriate documentation and performing internal audit testing to a standard that facilitates external auditor reliance, where appropriate.
• Training: Educate and provide guidance to control owners regarding internal control requirements, control responsibilities, documentation expectations, and compliance procedures.
  
  

Must Haves

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and other relevant standards.
• 5 years of experience in internal controls, auditing, or risk management.
• 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.
• Preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications.
  
  

Benefits & Perks - We're All About You

• Great Medical/Dental Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
• Annual Bonus Program
• Educational Assistance
• Relaxed Dress Code
• PASATalks Speaker Summits
• Leadership & Mentorship Programs
• High5 Reward Recognition Program
• Onsite Happy Hours
• And many more benefits & perks found within the ‘Our Culture’ section…
  
  

Who We Are

At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle.

Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota.

We Take Opportunity Seriously

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with our without reasonable accommodations.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America.

Job ID

REQ-152125