Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Internal Audit Manager to join our in-house internal audit team. This role will be located at our Chicago, IL (near O’Hare) office. The position will report to the Manager, Internal Audit for Komatsu America Corporation.

Key Job Responsibilities

 •    Actively manage the J-SOX audit work plan to review systems, processes, practices and controls throughout Komatsu in line with the company’s audit procedures and principles of internal auditing.
•    Assist in the design and implementation of new internal controls in alignment with J-SOX requirements and evolving business processes.
•    Supervise and guide audit staff to ensure compliance with deadlines and audit practices. 
•    Provide insight and interpretation on findings or questions identified in the JSOX audit process.
•    Interact and interview process owners and subject matter experts using a consultative approach.
•    Facilitate the development of audit observations, recommendations and corrective action on a timely basis. Elevate or escalate observations as appropriate.
•    Provide Management with periodic status reports and the types of non-conformances found.
•    Maintain and manage communication with the external audit team, including alignment of scope, timing and observations.
•    Assist in coordinating and managing communication and reporting with the Internal Audit team from our Japanese parent, Komatsu Limited.
•    Research GAAP/IFRS/J-SOX regarding appropriate financial reporting and governance application.
•    Apply observation, critical thought, audit best practices, data analytics, and audit software such as ACL, Microsoft Excel, and emerging AI technologies to analyze and evaluate information, enhance audit insights, and draw informed conclusions.
•    Assist with recruiting initiatives to help maintain our In-house Internal Audit J-SOX team.

Qualifications/Requirements

•    Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Information Technology.
•    CIA preferred.
•    Knowledge of audit and financial management controls, practices and approaches and GAAP and SOX/J-SOX requirements.
•    3+ years of prior audit experience in public accounting or with a large global manufacturing company.
•    Strong critical thinking and intuitive problem-solving approach. Constructive professional skepticism and inquisitiveness. Continuous improvement mindset.
•    Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
•    Project Management experience.
•    Ability to travel at about 25% of the time
•    Ability to establish, build and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
•    Familiar with software applications such as SAP, Microsoft Office and Audit Command Language (ACL).

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