Internal Auditor

MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Americas Region; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MOL Group is seeking an Internal Auditor to lead and execute financial, compliance, and operational audits across all MOL Group entities in North and South America. This role applies a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating risk management, control, and governance processes.

The incumbent will plan and perform audit procedures, assess internal controls, investigate potential noncompliance or fraud, and develop actionable recommendations to enhance financial reporting and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited program.
• 5+ years of audit, investigation or industry accounting experience; ideally 4 years in public accounting.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and procedures; ability to interpret cost data and prepare reports.
• Bi-lingual helpful; preference for Spanish; Portuguese/Japanese also considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the full audit cycle, including risk assessment, planning, testing, reporting, and follow up.
• Develop annual audit plans and determine audit scope based on risk and business priorities.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify gaps, and recommend improvements for risk mitigation and cost savings.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across domestic and international operations.
• Analyze financial data, documents, and processes to assess accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness.
• Prepare and present clear audit reports with findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support regulatory and year‑end audit requirements.
• Perform fraud investigations, including interviewing, evidence gathering, and reporting.
• Support business units with control consulting, training, and policy guidance.
• Promote ethical practices and continuous improvement of audit tools, techniques, and standards.
• Maintain strong communication with management and audit committees throughout audit engagements.
• Participate in special audits and cross‑functional projects as needed.

Skills

Auditing standards

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ethics & integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

Role Purpose

MOL Group is seeking an Internal Auditor to lead and execute financial, compliance, and operational audits across all MOL Group entities in North and South America. This role is responsible for improving organizational effectiveness by applying a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating risk management, control, and governance processes. The incumbent will plan and perform audit procedures, assess internal controls, investigate potential noncompliance or fraud, and develop actionable recommendations to enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Location

Based on–site in Woodbridge, NJ or Houston, TX | Hybrid option (in office + remote)

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Lead and execute the full audit cycle, including risk assessment, planning, testing, reporting, and follow up.
• Develop annual audit plans and determine audit scope based on risk and business priorities.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify gaps, and recommend improvements for risk mitigation and cost savings.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across domestic and international operations.
• Analyze financial data, documents, and processes to assess accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness.
• Prepare and present clear audit reports with findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support regulatory and year‑end audit requirements.
• Perform fraud investigations, including interviewing, evidence gathering, and reporting.
• Support business units with control consulting, training, and policy guidance.
• Promote ethical practices and continuous improvement of audit tools, techniques, and standards.
• Maintain strong communication with management and audit committees throughout audit engagements.
• Participate in special audits and cross‑functional projects as needed.

Personal Qualities

• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity.

Qualification/Experience Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting or Finance from an accredited state or federal maritime school or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.
• 5+ years of audit, investigation or industry accounting experience. Ideally 4 years in a public accounting firm.
• Candidate not meeting the strict auditing experience requirement, but are otherwise qualified will be considered based on work experience.

Technical Competencies

• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Analytical skills: Strong ability to analyze and interpret cost data, prepare accurate reports, and manage financial records.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.

Skills Competencies

• Bi‑lingual extremely helpful but not required, with preference for Spanish. Consideration also given to candidates fluent in Portuguese and Japanese.
• Ability to operate independently and recommend effective solutions to complete projects with team members based in various locations.
• Project management skills including planning and organization to initiate and develop project plans and successful implementation.

Salary Range

• Range for this position may be between $115,000 – $130,000 and will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MOL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.