GMAS Automotive Audit Manager

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to HQ Building in Shanghai China full time.

The Role -

The GM Audit Services (GMAS) main goals are to identify and address key risks improve operational efficiencies enhance the controls environment and provide value-added services to our business partners to achieve the companys business objectives.

The GMAS Automotive Audit Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of risk-based audit plans and managing a team to evaluate operational financial compliance manufacturing commercial and strategic risks across GMs International Operations (Asia Pacific Middle East Africa and other assigned regions).

• Support the GMAS Regional Audit Director in developing and executing a comprehensive risk-based audit program for International Operations.

• Lead the annual risk assessment process and development of the audit plan.

• Identify and assess key risks across the region ensuring appropriate audit coverage.

• Manage the execution of audit projects ensuring audits address GM and GMAS strategic priorities business objectives risks performance requirements and control processes.

• Lead and supervise internal audit professionals and co-sources to effectively deliver audit commitments and maximize team performance.

• Oversee the development and execution of Continuous Business Monitoring and Risk Assessment processes to proactively identify emerging risks.

• Effectively communicate with management co-source partners external auditors and operational leadership.

• Ensure key findings and risks are communicated in a timely and effective manner. Ensure root causes are appropriately identified and management action plans effectively address underlying issues.

• Participate in major business initiatives and aggressively advise and assists the business on change initiatives

• Develop a strong understanding of GMs global operations including manufacturing supply chain sales aftersales product development and regional business models.

• Hire coach mentor train and develop audit staff while fostering a high-performance inclusive and collaborative team environment.

• Promote and demonstrate GM behaviors.

• Stay current on emerging risks internal audit methodologies automotive industry developments regulatory requirements and leading practices.

• Participate in ongoing professional development.

• Serve as a brand ambassador for One GMAS and promote collaboration across global audit teams.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Proficient English and Chinese oral and written communication skills.

• Eight years or more of managerial and leadership experience.

• Twelve years or more of professional experience in internal audit external audit risk management operations compliance or other relevant business disciplines.

• College degree in Audit Accounting Finance Business Administration Engineering Supply Chain Manufacturing Computer Science or a related field.

• Professional certification such as CIA CPA CISA or other relevant certifications.

• Extensive knowledge of risk-based auditing methodologies internal controls governance compliance and enterprise risk management.

• Strong understanding of automotive industry operations including manufacturing supply chain purchasing logistics sales aftersales engineering product development or corporate functions.

• Strong understanding of financial operational compliance strategic and fraud risks within a global organization.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex audits and risk assessments across multiple functions geographies and business environments.

• Strong ability to interpret and apply audit standards accounting principles internal control frameworks and risk management practices.

• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop high-performing teams.

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Strong interpersonal influencing and relationship-management skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of management.

• Effective project management prioritization and organizational skills.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

• Highly self-motivated with strong professional judgment and integrity.

• Ability to quickly understand new and complex business processes and assess related risks and controls.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and audit management software.

• Ability to travel up to 50%.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Big 4 audit or consulting firm experience.

• Proficient Korean oral and written communication skills.

• Joint Venture experience.

• Knowledge of data analytics continuous auditing and emerging technologies.

• Prior experience in manufacturing operations supply chain purchasing engineering sales or other key automotive business functions.

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