What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc.?
Description
Summary:
The purpose of this position is to assure top management of operational accuracy and effectiveness of financial records, legal compliance, and ethical behavior throughout the organization.
Essential Functions:
Auditor Responsibilities*Assess internal controls by evaluating the design and operational effectiveness, report results to responsible management and support in the development of remediation activities.This will include controls for the following areas:- Company Level Controls (CLC)
- Financial Closing and Reporting Controls (FCRP)
- From Receiving Orders to Posting Accounts Receivable (OtC 1)
- Confirmation of outstanding accounts receivable to cash receipt management (OtC 2)
- From Placing orders to posting accounts payable (PtP)
- Costing to confirmation of inventory balance (ItC)
- Will also include the assessment of automated key controls related to the following business process controls:
- From Receiving Orders to Posting Accounts Receivable (OtC 1)
- Confirmation of outstanding accounts receivable to cash receipt management (OtC 2)
- From Placing orders to posting accounts payable (PtP)
- Costing to confirmation of inventory balance (CtI)
- Prepare and submit reports by required deadlines.
- Communicate issues identified in simplified terms to the relevant staff.
- Determine exposure to control risk, provide recommendations and guidance on identified risks.
- Develop a strong understanding of business and system processes.
- Identify areas to benefit from process improvement.
- Report identified fraudulent activity to top management and financial auditing firm.
Qualifications:
Skills and Abilities
To ensure success, the auditor must have:
- Expertise in business process auditing.
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of functional knowledge of ERP computer systems.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with associates at all levels of the organization.
- Capability of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Preferred Education / Experience:
- A college degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
- Previous experience in accounting/finance and auditing in a manufacturing setting.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Working conditions: The ability to work remotely or in office when necessary.
Physical Demands:
- When necessary, the candidate might need to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Have ability to work 40 - 60 hours per week (when required).
Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required as needed. Travel will be required occasionally (15 % travel).
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