What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Internal Audit Americas position at LyondellBasell?
LyondellBasell
Basic Function
The Director of Internal Audit, Americas will partner with the Chief Audit Executive to lead the Internal Audit function. This leadership role oversees other Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and staff-level auditors within a multi-tiered reporting structure. The Director plays a pivotal role in risk assessment, audit planning, and enhancing audit methodology while serving as a key member of the Internal Audit Leadership Team. This position requires effective communication across all levels of the organization regarding audit findings, risk management, and action plans. The role involves coordination with external auditors to optimize resources and minimize duplication of efforts. Limited travel (approximately 10%) may be required.
Roles & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Utilize a broad range of tools to support audit work, including data analysis, benchmarking, and business research
Demonstrate knowledge of SAP modules and ability to extract and analyze data
Stay current on Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Min. Qualifications
Integrity & Trust: Demonstrates honesty, authenticity, and ethical behavior
Courage: Addresses difficult issues directly and does what is right
Team Building: Leverages diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for meeting commitments
Results Orientation: Consistently achieves objectives, even in challenging circumstances
Collaboration: Works effectively across functions to meet shared objectives
Innovation: Creates new approaches and questions the status quo
Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers solutions for both internal and external customers
Competencies
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @ LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here .
Basic Function
The Director of Internal Audit, Americas will partner with the Chief Audit Executive to lead the Internal Audit function. This leadership role oversees other Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and staff-level auditors within a multi-tiered reporting structure. The Director plays a pivotal role in risk assessment, audit planning, and enhancing audit methodology while serving as a key member of the Internal Audit Leadership Team. This position requires effective communication across all levels of the organization regarding audit findings, risk management, and action plans. The role involves coordination with external auditors to optimize resources and minimize duplication of efforts. Limited travel (approximately 10%) may be required.
Roles & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Foster strong team morale while managing, coaching, and developing audit professionals
- Lead recruitment efforts and performance management for direct reports
- Provide mentorship to develop skill levels and create advancement opportunities both within Internal Audit and across the enterprise
- Contribute to and influence the Internal Audit Leadership Team's strategic decisions
- Participate in risk assessment and development of risk-based audit plans
- Manage the full audit cycle, providing daily oversight from planning through reporting
- Prioritize issues based on relevance, significance, and organizational impact
- Review and edit audit documentation to ensure quality and consistency
- Drive operational efficiencies and cost savings within Internal Audit and across the enterprise
- Identify opportunities to streamline audit processes and implement innovative tools and techniques
- Serve as a resource for critical subject matter expertise and key business process knowledge
- Stay current on developments in the audit profession and industry trends
- Interface effectively with senior management and personnel at all levels
- Lead discussions with executive committee members
- Act as a role model for less experienced staff
- Coordinate with external auditors to leverage work and resources
Utilize a broad range of tools to support audit work, including data analysis, benchmarking, and business research
Demonstrate knowledge of SAP modules and ability to extract and analyze data
Stay current on Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Min. Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Typically, 10 years of relevant business experience
- Several years of direct experience working with senior leadership
- Proven track record in building, coaching, and mentoring high-performing teams
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE is desirable (not required with sufficient experience)
- Strong understanding of operational, financial, and audit processes (or ability to learn)
- Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (or ability to learn)
- Familiarity with Institute of Internal Auditors standards (or ability to learn)
- Excellent data analysis capabilities
- SAP experience is a plus
- In-depth understanding of the company's products, business environment, and industry trends
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade at all organizational levels
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities and business acumen
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Integrity & Trust: Demonstrates honesty, authenticity, and ethical behavior
Courage: Addresses difficult issues directly and does what is right
Team Building: Leverages diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for meeting commitments
Results Orientation: Consistently achieves objectives, even in challenging circumstances
Collaboration: Works effectively across functions to meet shared objectives
Innovation: Creates new approaches and questions the status quo
Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers solutions for both internal and external customers
Competencies
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @ LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here .
