Lead, Internal Audit

Job Purpose

The Lead Internal Auditor is responsible for leading Operational, Financial, and Compliance audits covering Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East, and Africa business units and functional areas (West) with a specific focus on one of the West IA Divisions. This role will utilize current audit processes and procedures in order to perform effective, independent and objective audits identifying risks, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
The position reports to the Division Internal Audit Manager or Senior Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits in line with regulatory and corporate standards.
• Conduct planning, control walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Verify the accuracy of accounting records and safeguard company best practices.
• Identify risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to support audit procedures.
• Draft audit reports and present key findings.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, reviewing test papers and guiding procedures.
• Act as the first point of contact for audit methodology questions.
• Build relationships with management to understand key initiatives.
• Support risk monitoring and participate in special projects as needed.

Qualifications & Experience Required
Education, Master, other certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• CMA, CFE, CISA, CPA, or CIA certification required.

Experience (years):

• Minimum 5+ years in public accounting, internal audit, or accounting/finance roles.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices and industry standards.

Language Skills:

• Strong English skills.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese helpful but not required.

Soft/Behavioural Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Effective organizational and project management.
• Sound judgment and decision-making.

***Travel will be ~30% within the US, Europe, Africa, Canada, and Latin America. Travelling 1 week a month, Sunday-Frida