Internal Audit Senior Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Internal Audit Senior Manager

What can you expect? 
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 30 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.

Manage internal audit assignments, utilizing internal and consulting firm staff. Make recommendations that add value to the entity or process under review. The position reports to the Vice President of internal audit. There will be significant exposure to senior management throughout the organization. Additionally, this individual will work closely with managers and partners from third-party organizations providing internal audit support.

At Adient, we are proud to offer hybrid working to our employees, which involves being able to work remotely for up to 5 days per week based on the agreement within specific department.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Assist in preparing the annual audit plan
• Create and maintain the internal audit schedule and resource plan.
• Oversee the allocation of resources across different teams, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively
• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and reporting of regional audits
• Develop material for the Audit Committee meetings and perform ad hoc analysis to support the VP of Internal Audit or other key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and operational excellence
• Undertake comprehensive planning and risk assessments related to each assignment to ensure that the engagement identifies potential business risks
• Assess large and diverse populations of information using data analytics
• Tailor audit programs to ensure that appropriate risks identified in planning are addressed
• Directly supervise staff (both internal and co-sourced) to execute audits and ensure that control objectives are being met
• Review audit workpapers and ensure documentation is in accordance with standards.
• Demonstrate thought leadership by asking insightful questions, providing solutions-oriented perspective, and communicating thoughts effectively
• Ensure that recommendations are clearly presented to and agreed upon by management 
• Issue audit reports promptly
• Perform follow-up on the status of outstanding deficiencies for completed audits and ensure that all agreed-upon recommendations are subsequently implemented
• Lead AuditBoard efficiencies, standardize processes and practices across the globe
• Stay abreast of best practices both internally and externally and provide conduit for introducing those practices to the company
• Responsible for selection, training and development of all direct reports as well as evaluating performance
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through process excellence, teamwork and positivity
• Prepare audit reports for senior management and VP of Internal Audit
• Be a role model for the company’s values and demonstrate the highest ethical standards
• Assist in the periodic reporting to the Audit Committee and Management
• Maintain proactive and effective communication with business stakeholders and senior leaders 
• Lead the regional and global quality reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 8+ years relevant experience in internal audit, public accounting or corporate accounting and finance roles
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CFE) or advance degree (preferred)
• Strong working experience in assessing risks and evaluating internal controls
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Supervisory experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication and professional skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge in manufacturing industry and SAP (preferred)
• Experience in advance analytical and data visualization 
• Well versed in the principles of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 and COSO
• Fluent in speaking and writing English

Which benefits do we offer?

• 13th salary
• Annual bonus
• Company car
• Language and proficiency courses
• Meal vouchers (fully paid by employer)
• Flexible working hours, possibility to work remotely including days from abroad
• Extra holiday entitlement
• Inclusive allowance scheme including Health support allowance, Jubilee allowance, Housing allowance
• Referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program "Felix"
• Volunteer days
• Active life with colleagues, full of various sports activities
• Various CSR Activities
• Modern relax areas, play room
• Coffee and tea at the workplace

Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.
We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kristián Psotný on +421257271162.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bratislava Business Centre