Sr. Auditor
Date: Apr 22, 2022
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 Senior Auditor – External will be executing Dealer Incentive Audits, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting. This role will ensure that Dealer Incentive Audits are completed as assigned within time budget, that state laws are followed in respect to Dealer Incentive Audits, and ensuring through audits that dealers are complying with Kia America (KUS) sales policy and other incentive rules. This role will communicate Dealer Incentive Audit results to senior management and dealership personnel. The Senior Auditor will be seen as a positive helpful internal audit resource for dealers and regional management.
Major Responsibilities
| Priority | Major Responsibility | % |
| 1st | Execute Dealer Sales Incentive Audits including, planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Ensure that Dealer Incentive Audits are completed as assigned within time budget. Ensure through audits that dealers are complying with KUS’s sales policy and other incentive rules. Ensure that KUS is in compliance with the various state laws concerning dealership incentive audits. Travel is expected up to 60% to 75%. Demonstrates leadership capacity utilizing available audit resources effectively to complete all Dealer Incentive Audits assigned from the Audit Plan within approved time budget. Select dealers for review using risk analysis. Follow department policy concerning the preparation of the audit justification document, proper notification(s) to the region and dealers for the pre-audit steps. Complete the audit with a written deliverable document that is shared with KUS management and the audited dealer. Communicate with KUS and dealer management. The Senior Auditor will be seen as a positive helpful internal audit resource for dealers and regional management. | 75% |
| 2nd | Develop/enhance audit techniques to help with the detection of dealer irregularities. These audits may have a large financial impact on KUS. Work with legal counsel to resolve disputes or prepare counsel for litigation/negotiations. | 10% |
| 3rd | Develop and/or enhance processes using the systems available. Work with KUS representative and HAEA to develop, enhance or correct systems as needed. Attend planning meeting as needed to provide Internal Audit perspective for new systems within KUS. | 5% |
| 4th | Maintain Internal Audit policy and procedure manual for dealer incentive audits. Update the manual with policy and procedural changes as they occur. Communicate the changes within the audit department. Assist with the annual audit planning and budget requirements. | 5% |
| 5th | Assist on Corporate/Vendor Audits as time permits. | 5% |
Education/Certification
- B.S. in Accounting, Business or equivalent work experience required.
Overall Experience
- 5+ years of Audit experienced in a corporate environment required.
- Working experience conducting audits in the dealership environment is preferred.
Directly Related Experience
- Automotive industry audit experience preferred.
- Project management experiences a plus.
Position Requirements:
- Travel is expected up to 60% to 75% domestically
- May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours
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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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