Audit Manager

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Company: AISIN World Corp. of America

Department: Audit

Location: Northville, MI

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

Group Company Audits

• Conduct on-site audits according to Internal AISIN Standards covering the following:
  • Corporate Governance
  • Accounting/Finance Processes
  • Confidentiality Management (includes general and IT security)
  • Safety/Environmental objectives
• Other internal audits based on management requests.

J-SOX

• Oversee and manage J-SOX audits for AWA, affiliates and subsidiaries.
• Perform J-SOX compliance audits for all in-scope business processes.
• Work with NA/Japan management to identify risk areas.
• Assist with the coordination of J-SOX audit compliance program with outside examiners and auditors.
• Monitor the remediation status of deficient internal controls.
• Recommend policy changes/ implementation procedures to ensure best practice.
• Identify control gaps, propose action plans, and monitor implementation progress.

Theme Audit

• Perform special projects, ATSG audits, and other duties as assigned.
• Communication of day-to-day activities with Japan/NA senior management.
• Assist with the identification, development, implementation, and analysis of internal controls.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Over 5 to 10 years of professional experiences within the Accounting field of manufacturing company(s) with complexed production processes
• Extensive knowledge and 2+ years of hands-on experience in Standard Cost Accounting Systems, including tasks such as managing Bill of Materials, analyzing Purchase Price Variances, preparing Standard Costs, and investigating Inventory Gaps.
• Familiarity with US-SOX/J-SOX, GAAP, and IFRS standards.
• Proven ability to thrive in an international work environment, with preferable experience in Japanese companies.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience with J-SOX (Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Act).
• Proven experience conducting various types of internal audits.
• Familiarity with Oracle systems.
• Professional experience working in a Japanese company(s).

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related major.
• USCPA or passed all sections of the unified CPA exam.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 25-35%
• Travel includes but is not limited to the United States (MI, IL, IN, TN, KY, CA, NC, TX, OH, GA) and to Canada, Mexico, Panama and Japan.
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.