Senior Internal Auditor

Details of the role

The Senior Internal Auditor supports the European Region execution of internal (operational, compliance, financial, J-SOX) audits. The role focuses on utilizing auditing skills, understanding business processes, identifying risks and controls to mitigate them, and contributing to the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems.Under the supervision of our Global Headquarter DENSO Japan Internal Audit department, you will be part of an international team of Internal Auditors responsible for conducting 3 – 4 onsite audits in Europe region per year, concentrating on operational audits and J-SOX control. You will coordinate the preparation and execution of the operational audits in our DENSO manufacturing group companies in Europe for the audit area’s allocation to your responsibility. Autonomously, you will be responsible for reviewing business processes to identify risks and key control requirements. You will lead the development of detailed audit reports and document the work performed. After each audit you will periodically follow up on the status of the audit recommendations management and report the progress.Regarding the J-SOX control, you will lead the assessment of evidence-based J-SOX control in our group companies and coordinate processing the results of the control to regional and global management. Also, you will attend the on-site reviews and support the arrangement of the external audits for J-SOX. You will be involved in other theme audits, based on risk assessment.In your role as Senior Internal Auditor, you will be supervised by the Internal Audit Unit Assistant Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesAudit ExecutionParticipate & lead audit planning and preparation activities.Perform audit testing, and results evaluation under J-SOX framework and IIA standards.Document business processes, risks and controls and results.Collect and analyze audit evidence.Prepare working papers in accordance with IA methodology.Risk & Control AssessmentIdentify control weaknesses and process inefficiencies.Assess and evaluate risk.Assist in evaluating compliance with company policies and procedures.ReportingDraft clear, actionable audit observations and recommendations.Lead follow-up activities on agreed corrective actions.Maintain audit documentation and evidence of repositories.Continuous ImprovementParticipate in IA methodology improvements.Support digitalization and automation initiatives.Develop knowledge of applicable audit standards and company requirements.