National Manager, Internal Audit
Date: Jul 19, 2021
Location: Irvine, California, US
Company: Kia America, Inc.
At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.
Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and time off starting at 14 days per year. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.
Status
Summary
The overall purpose of this position is to ensure proper management controls are in place to effectively manage operational risks, assess effectiveness of controls, validate the accuracy of financial records, and increase efficiency of operations by conducting internal audits and reviews for management of Kia America (KUS).
Major Responsibilities
| Priority | Major Responsibility | % |
| 1st | Audit records of departments, programs, vendors, and dealers to ensure all policies are adhered to and that all audit finding, and recommendations are implemented and executed in timely and accurate manner. | 40% |
| 2nd | Provide strategic observations and make operational improvement recommendations to the management of KUS based on audit findings. | 20% |
| 3rd | Examine department activities for compliance with management plan and company’s published policies and procedures. | 15% |
| 4th | Conduct operational review for all KUS departments to review process of workflow, validate controls and ensure proper record keeping and accurate financial records. | 15% |
| 5th | Conduct special studies as required by senior management such as those required to discover mechanics of detected wrongdoing, fraud or implication of large financial impact. | 10% |
Education/Certification
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required.
Overall Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of audit experience.
Directly Related Experience
- 5+ years of actual audit experience as senior Audit Manager supervising a team of audit staff in a big”5” environment.
Skills
Competencies
Equal Employment Opportunities
KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
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