Internal Audit Manager

Avantgarde Human Capital Consultants; Xico; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Multinational manufacturing company is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead and supervise the annual audit plan across plants and corporate processes. The role requires hands-on audit experience in manufacturing, SAP knowledge, and strong data analytics skills, with the ability to articulate findings to senior management.

The ideal candidate will oversee an audit team, evaluate controls, and drive risk mitigation while communicating effectively with the Audit Committee and executives.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of Internal Audit experience.
• Experience in manufacturing internal audits.
• Experience leading audit teams.
• Hands-on SAP experience.
• Experience with data analytics for audits.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel.
• Valid U.S. visa and passport.

Responsabilidades

• Execute and supervise the annual internal audit plan across manufacturing plants and corporate processes.
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, and manufacturing process audits.
• Coordinate and supervise the Internal Audit team.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and recommend mitigations.
• Audit key manufacturing and business processes, including production, inventory, procurement, warehouses, maintenance, quality, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Prepare executive audit reports outlining findings, risks, business impact, and recommendations.
• Follow up on action plans and validate the effectiveness of corrective measures.
• Review working papers, supporting documentation, and overall technical quality of audit engagements.
• Participate in special investigations related to potential irregularities, fraud, or compliance issues.
• Promote the use of data analytics, continuous auditing, and technology-enabled audit practices.
• Strengthen the organization's internal control, compliance, and risk management culture.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Develop a thorough understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Organization and planning

Proactive hands-on

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

CIA certification

Master's degree in related field

Herramientas

SAP

Data analytics

QAD ERP

Descripción del empleo

A multinational manufacturing company is looking for an Internal Audit Manager to lead and supervise the execution of the annual internal audit plan across manufacturing plants and corporate processes.

We are looking for a hands‑on professional with strong internal audit experience in manufacturing environments, solid knowledge of SAP and data analytics, and the ability to understand operational and production processes in depth, identify relevant business risks, and communicate findings effectively to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise the annual internal audit plan across manufacturing plants and corporate processes.
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, and manufacturing process audits.
• Coordinate and supervise the Internal Audit team.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify relevant risks, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Audit key manufacturing and business processes, including production, inventory, procurement, warehouses, maintenance, quality, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Prepare executive audit reports outlining findings, risks, business impact, and recommendations.
• Follow up on action plans and validate the effectiveness of corrective measures.
• Review working papers, supporting documentation, and overall technical quality of audit engagements.
• Participate in special investigations related to potential irregularities, fraud, or compliance issues.
• Promote the use of data analytics, continuous auditing, and technology‑enabled audit practices.
• Strengthen the organization's internal control, compliance, and risk management culture.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Develop a thorough understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

A multinational manufacturing company is looking for an Internal Audit Manager to lead and supervise the execution of the annual internal audit plan across manufacturing plants and corporate processes.

We are looking for a hands‑on professional with strong internal audit experience in manufacturing environments, solid knowledge of SAP and data analytics, and the ability to understand operational and production processes in depth, identify relevant business risks, and communicate findings effectively to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise the annual internal audit plan across manufacturing plants and corporate processes.
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, and manufacturing process audits.
• Coordinate and supervise the Internal Audit team.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify relevant risks, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Audit key manufacturing and business processes, including production, inventory, procurement, warehouses, maintenance, quality, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Prepare executive audit reports outlining findings, risks, business impact, and recommendations.
• Follow up on action plans and validate the effectiveness of corrective measures.
• Review working papers, supporting documentation, and overall technical quality of audit engagements.
• Participate in special investigations related to potential irregularities, fraud, or compliance issues.
• Promote the use of data analytics, continuous auditing, and technology‑enabled audit practices.
• Strengthen the organization's internal control, compliance, and risk management culture.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Develop a thorough understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Internal Audit.
• Previous Internal Audit experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience conducting operational, financial, compliance, and process audits.
• Experience leading or supervising audit teams.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP.
• Experience using data analytics for audit purposes.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Availability to travel.
• Valid U.S. visa and passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Previous experience with a Big Four audit firm.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification.
• Experience with QAD ERP.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risks and controls.
• Experience with continuous auditing methodologies and tools.
• Master's degree or postgraduate studies in a related field.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
• Leadership and team management.
• Executive communication.
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Results orientation.
• Proactive and hands‑on approach.
• Ability to understand business operations beyond financial controls.