Lead Internal Auditor EMEA & Americas

Bridgestone Corporation is a global leader in premium tires and sustainable tire-centric and mobility solutions. We are a modern, strategy-oriented internal audit function that provides assurance and acts as a trusted advisor to our top leadership and audit committee, helping our company deliver on its business objectives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Internal Auditor (Contract) 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 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. We offer permanent B2B contract.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Leads remote audit teams in execution of risk-based audits in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including planning, performing control walkthroughs, control testing, documenting, and reporting results.
• Verifies accounting records are accurate and factual and that the company's best practices are safeguarded.
• Identifies risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement; Identifies root cause and develop recommendations for cost reduction, profit generation and operational efficiency improvements.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data collected from multiple sources to aid in audit procedures, as necessary.
• Drafts audit reports that address key issues noted during the audit for review.
• Leads discussions to present audit results and prepare necessary presentation materials.
• Reviews staff test papers and assists in overall audit project management.
• Supervises staff members and assists staff in developing and adjusting testing procedures.
• Acts as the first point of contact for questions regarding audit and/or audit procedures and methodology.
• Develops relationships with Management to understand key initiatives within the organization.
• Assists in monitoring key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates to the risk assessment/audit plan. 
• Participates in ad hoc requests and special projects as required by the Audit leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant university degree supplemented by post-graduate certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIA).
• Minimum of 10 years of auditing or business consulting experience in public accounting, internal audit, or in the accounting/finance areas of business enterprise, including 3 years in project lead role. Big 4 practice experience is a plus.
• Must be physically located in Poland.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication in English and presentation skills. Communicative spoken Portuguese will be a strong plus.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills and strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience in auditing corporate functions such as Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Quality and Sustainability is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills required
• Driving license category B and willingness to travel across our geography for up to 30% of the time.

OFFER:

• Exceptional learning-on-the-job opportunities through high-profile projects.
• Direct exposure to our top leaders, including global leadership.
• Broad career development options.
• Flexibility to support your preferred work-life balance.