Location:Morristown, NJ,New Jersey,United States
Job ID:62555
We Elevate... You
Our mission is to keep cities and people around the world moving. Since 1874 Schindler has an outstanding reputation for not only elevating buildings, but the well-being of everyone who lives and works in them. Do you have the talent, ambition, and vision to help us elevate tomorrow's world?
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As a leading employer in the urban mobility industry, we are always looking for a diverse group of people who can create exceptional value for our customers.
Join us as a
Director Internal Audit
Your Skills
Overseeing the internal audit function of North America; thereby being an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity chartered with helping the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, and governance activities.
Planning
Leads the North AmericaAnnual Corporate Risk Assessment and Audit Plan development, driving the execution of risk based integrated operational, financial and compliance audits and special projects.
Direct all activities to execute internal audit tasks both on-site and remotely.
Implement and/sustain internal audit program, control systems and compliance policies within the requirements of professional standards.
Reporting
Establish and conduct meeting with all levels of management and North AmericaCorporate Governance Committee to timely address, resolve and report key issues and to share best practices.
Issuance of internal audit reports to local and Group Management, stating conclusions and recommendations for improvement.
Assist in the managing or execution of ad-hoc special assignments by members of executive management.
Support the Compliance Officer/function as the subject matter expert on financial related code of conduct matters.
Coaching and Development
Oversee the ongoing development of the internal audit function; whereby motivation and training of personnel under direct supervision must be actively managed.
Work closely with the Head of Group Assurance in the development of new or improved audit programs.
Your Experience
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance and/or relevant technical field.
Professional experience:
Should have at least 10+ years of diversified experience, including progressively comparable public accounting and/or internal audit experience.
Languages:
Fluent in English
Spanish & Portuguese would be an asset
IT:
Good skills in common IT tools (MS office), SAP, Audit Tools (e.g. ACL)
Professional skills:
Certified Public Accountant, desired
Additionally possess an internationally recognized accounting/audit/risk management credential (e.g. CIA, CISA, CFE)
Strong communication and leadership skills to manage culturally different teams remotely
Preferences:
Must have a record of accomplishment of advancement through progressively challenging assignments, supervisory/management roles and leadership capabilities.
Readiness to travel frequently (25 - 40%) both domestically and abroad.
Our Commitment
Will you join us and elevate tomorrow's World?
We look forward to receiving your complete online application.
For questions, please contact Christopher James Mazzerina, +19733976459
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.
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