Bridgestone Corporation is a global leader in premium tires and sustainable tirecentric and mobility solutions. We are a modern strategyoriented internal audit function that provides assurance and acts as a trusted advisor to our top leadership and audit committee helping our company deliver on its business objectives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Internal Auditor (Contract) is responsible for leading Operational Financial and Compliance audits covering Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe Middle East and Africa business units and functional areas (West) with a specific focus on one of the West IA Divisions. This role will utilize current audit processes and procedures to perform effective independent and objective audits identifying risks vulnerabilities weaknesses and recommend corrective and preventative actions. The position reports to the Division Internal Audit Manager. We offer permanent B2B contract.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Leads remote audit teams in of riskbased audits in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards including planning performing control walkthroughs control testing documenting and reporting results.
- Verifies accounting records are accurate and factual and that the companys best practices are safeguarded.
- Identifies risks controls and opportunities for improvement; Identifies root cause and develop recommendations for cost reduction profit generation and operational efficiency improvements.
- Reviews analyzes and interprets data collected from multiple sources to aid in audit procedures as necessary.
- Drafts audit reports that address key issues noted during the audit for review.
- Leads discussions to present audit results and prepare necessary presentation materials.
- Reviews staff test papers and assists in overall audit project management.
- Supervises staff members and assists staff in developing and adjusting testing procedures.
- Acts as the first point of contact for questions regarding audit and/or audit procedures and methodology.
- Develops relationships with Management to understand key initiatives within the organization.
- Assists in monitoring key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates to the risk assessment/audit plan.
- Participates in ad hoc requests and special projects as required by the Audit leadership team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Relevant university degree supplemented by postgraduate certification (ACCA CPA CMA CIA).
- Minimum of 10 years of auditing or business consulting experience in public accounting internal audit or in the accounting/finance areas of business enterprise including 3 years in project lead role. Big 4 practice experience is a plus.
- Must be physically located in Poland.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication in English and presentation skills. Communicative spoken Portuguese will be a strong plus.
- Excellent critical thinking and problemsolving skills and strong organizational and project management skills.
- Experience in auditing corporate functions such as Finance Human Resources Procurement Quality and Sustainability is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills required
- Driving license category B and willingness to travel across our geography for up to 30 of the time.
OFFER:
- Exceptional learningonthejob opportunities through highprofile projects.
- Direct exposure to our top leaders including global leadership.
- Broad career development options.
- Flexibility to support your preferred worklife balance.