Senior Internal Auditor

Bridgestone EMEA; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone EMEA is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to conduct risk-based audits across business units and functions in a hybrid work environment. You will identify risks, test controls, and report findings to management, supporting corrective actions and process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 3+ years of audit experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication abilities. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Education in accounting/finance or related field.
• Experience of 3+ years in public accounting, internal audit, or related areas.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting best practices.
• Strong English skills; bilingual Spanish/Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based audits per regulatory and corporate standards; plan, walkthroughs, testing and reporting.
• Verify accuracy of accounting records and safeguarding best practices.
• Identify risks and opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Review data from multiple sources to support audit procedures.
• Draft audit reports andPresent findings to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's Degree preferred

CFE / CISA / CMA / CPA / CIA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Type of work: Hybrid

Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: ROMA, IT

Job Title

Senior Internal Auditor

About The Role

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting Operational, Financial, and Compliance audits covering Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East, and Africa business units and functional areas. This role will utilize 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

• Conducts and documents 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 develops 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.
• Participates in discussions to present audit results and prepare necessary presentation materials.
• Assists in monitoring key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates to the risk assessment/audit plan.
• Develops relationships with Management to understand key initiatives within the organization.
• Participates in ad hoc requests and special projects as required by the Audit leadership team.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

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

Experience (years):

• Minimum of 3+ years of practical work experience in public accounting, internal audit, or in the accounting/finance areas of business enterprise.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices and ability to learn industry standards.

Languages Skills:

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

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Sound independent judgement, prioritization, and decision-making skills.

Position will require moderate travel (up to 30%) and the ability to travel internationally.

Salary range: 37,601.10 - 65,000

The salary range is based on gender-neutral criteria: applicable CCNL requirements, responsibilities, working conditions and market benchmarks for the role and location. Final compensation will be determined based on gender-neutral criteria: experience, skills, and internal equity.

What We Offer

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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