Internal Audit Manager – B4

About the role

Lead scoped fieldwork and issue execution for operational audits and privileged investigations, working independently with periodic review. Design test attributes, complete high-quality workpapers in AuditBoard/Optro, and meet performance standards.

Plan audits and advisory engagements: conduct process interviews and walkthroughs, document key attributes, refine testing standards, and develop subject matter expertise within assigned scopes; provide planning support to junior auditors.

Execute Ethics & Compliance investigations (in coordination with Legal, HR, GIS and business partners): Support compliance-related reviews and investigations, including gathering facts, assessing controls, and preparing clear, well-documented findings.

Lead trade-focused audit work Perform audits or advisory work in specialized risk areas, such as regulatory compliance or global trade processes, applying established frameworks and professional judgment (e.g., export licensing, export screening, intangible exports, non-SAP shipments)

Lead advisory engagements and specialized risk area reviews: partner with business stakeholders to assess emerging risks, provide control recommendations, and deliver advisory outputs; apply professional judgment and guide team members in applying established audit frameworks.

Identify and communicate findings: review methodology, evidence, and conclusions with the Engagement Manager; perform a sound initial risk assessment based on enterprise risk frameworks when drafting and consolidating issues; present results clearly to stakeholders and the CAE.

Demonstrate proven relationship-building skills to influence stakeholders and achieve alignment on audit findings and remediation plans.

Own follow-through to closure: secure timely management action plans, track remediation quarterly, gather evidence, and report progress until closure; maintain complete scope descriptions and artifacts in AuditBoard/Optro (including survey workflows).

Lead engagements end-to-end (operational audit or advisory) ensuring alignment with objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Contribute to methods and templates and recommend scope adjustments based on professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoped fieldwork and issue execution for operational audits and privileged investigations, working independently with periodic review.
• Design test attributes, complete high-quality workpapers in AuditBoard/Optro, and meet performance standards.
• Plan audits and advisory engagements: conduct process interviews and walkthroughs, document key attributes, refine testing standards, and develop subject matter expertise within assigned scopes; provide planning support to junior auditors.
• Execute Ethics & Compliance investigations (in coordination with Legal, HR, GIS and business partners): Support compliance-related reviews and investigations, including gathering facts, assessing controls, and preparing clear, well-documented findings.
• Lead trade-focused audit work Perform audits or advisory work in specialized risk areas, such as regulatory compliance or global trade processes, applying established frameworks and professional judgment (e.g., export licensing, export screening, intangible exports, non-SAP shipments)
• Lead advisory engagements and specialized risk area reviews: partner with business stakeholders to assess emerging risks, provide control recommendations, and deliver advisory outputs; apply professional judgment and guide team members in applying established audit frameworks.
• Identify and communicate findings: review methodology, evidence, and conclusions with the Engagement Manager; perform a sound initial risk assessment based on enterprise risk frameworks when drafting and consolidating issues; present results clearly to stakeholders and the CAE.
• Demonstrate proven relationship-building skills to influence stakeholders and achieve alignment on audit findings and remediation plans.
• Own follow-through to closure: secure timely management action plans, track remediation quarterly, gather evidence, and report progress until closure; maintain complete scope descriptions and artifacts in AuditBoard/Optro (including survey workflows).
• Lead engagements end-to-end (operational audit or advisory) ensuring alignment with objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Contribute to methods and templates and recommend scope adjustments based on professional judgment.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of proven experience in internal audit, investigations, or compliance in complex, global environments, with the ability to exercise judgment on high-risk, high-complexity topics.
• Demonstrated interest in AI and emerging technologies, with a mindset toward applying them to audit work to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with audit tools and documentation systems (AuditBoard/Optro) and standard IIA approaches.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report writing skills; ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

Preferred qualifications

• Certifications: CFE, CIA, CPA (or progress toward).
• Experience with SAP ERP environments and data analysis in audit work
• Exposure to global trade compliance risks and controls (e.g., export controls/EAR, OFAC sanctions, ECCN/technology transfers, Import regulations)
• Working knowledge of ethics & compliance investigations (e.g., evidence handling, stakeholder coordination, privilege considerations) and comfort presenting sensitive findings.
• Multilingual capability is a plus (English, Mandarin Chinese, other European languages)