Manager, Internal Audit

Joyson Safety Systems; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyson Safety Systems in Monterrey, MX seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead audits across processes and operations, ensuring compliance with external regulations and internal policies. The role supports risk management by identifying control weaknesses and improvement opportunities, with involvement in SOX testing and data analytics.

You will develop dashboards on the GRC platform, report to Top Management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in internal/audit, risk, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies and risk management.
• Knowledge of SOX controls and testing.
• Experience with data analysis and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits according to the annual plan and audit standards.
• Evaluate compliance with external regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Identify risks, control deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Perform and support SOX management testing and assess controls over financial reporting.
• Monitor corrective action plans and validate remediation activities.
• Develop audit methodologies, tools, templates, and governance systems to improve effectiveness.
• Utilize data analytics and digital tools to enhance audit coverage and risk identification.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports within the GRC platform.

Skills

Audit methodologies

Risk management

SOX controls

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

GRC platforms

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

GRC platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Together We Saves Lives by Innovation!

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are dedicated to delivering life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation for the future. We support lifelong learning and offer resources that help our team members establish a strong, solid foundation. We aim to promote from within, providing excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our talented team is hardworking and dedicated to keeping people safe. We foster a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. As our operations continue to grow, we are always seeking top talent to join our winning team.

Position Summary

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting internal audits across processes, systems, and operations to evaluate compliance with external regulations and internal company requirements. This role supports organizational risk management by identifying control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. The position also participates in SOX testing, data analytics initiatives, dashboard development, and reporting activities for executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits, including process audits, system audits, special audits, and follow-up audits, according to the annual audit plan and established audit standards.
• Evaluate compliance with external regulations, accounting standards, legal requirements, and internal policies, procedures, work instructions, and approval guidelines.
• Identify risks, control deficiencies, process weaknesses, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-documented audit reports, including findings, root causes, recommendations, and corrective action follow-up.
• Perform and support SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) management testing and assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Monitor corrective action plans and validate the implementation of agreed remediation activities.
• Support the development and implementation of audit methodologies, tools, templates, software applications, and governance systems to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Utilize data analytics, digital tools, and AI-based solutions to enhance audit coverage, testing approaches, and risk identification processes.
• Create, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and metrics within the GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) platform and other reporting systems.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, anomalies, and potential compliance or operational risks.
• Prepare presentations, executive summaries, and reports for Top Management, Audit Committees, and NJE leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote compliance, strengthen internal controls, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, SOX Controls, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting operational, financial, compliance, and process audits.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control testing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience with GRC platforms and reporting tools.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate in any employment or employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Joyson Safety Systems does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need JSS immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

“Joyson Safety Systems manages its recruitment processes internally. We do not accept resumes or profiles submitted by external agencies or headhunters that do not have an approved service agreement through the Joyson Safety Systems Purchasing department.

Any resumes sent to any employee of our organization without an approved contract will be treated as public information and will be considered free of charge. We will not recognize any fees or assume any financial responsibility arising from the hiring of candidates whose profiles have been submitted to Joyson.