Senior Internal Auditor

Magna International; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead financial and compliance audits within deadlines, leveraging data analytics to define audit scope and sample selections. The role requires strong knowledge of internal controls and audit standards in an automotive manufacturing context.

The candidate should have 4+ years of accounting/finance experience, CPA or CIA preferred, advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. Travel and TN1 visa eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, accounting, or business required.
• CPA and/or CIA designations preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in accounting, finance, internal controls, or audit, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• IT auditing and fraud investigation experience considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with good presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, performs, and leads financial, compliance, and other audits within specified time periods.
• Reviews and interprets data to determine audit scope and performs target sample selections using Data Analytics platforms.
• Uses Internal Audit Management system to plan, perform, and document audit work.
• Identifies gaps in internal controls and provides recommendations to strengthen controls or improve processes.
• Evaluates audit results to assess the quality and effectiveness of policies, controls, procedures, and reporting practices.
• Drafts formal audit reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and follows up on recommendations for process improvement and compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

IT auditing

CPA/CIA preferred

Education

University degree in finance, accounting, or business

Tools

Internal Audit Management system

Job description

What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Internal Auditor plans, performs and leads independent financial, compliance and other specific audits to ensure that established policies and procedures are followed, and operational and financial standards are met.

The role is well suited to a professional with internal or external audit or internal controls experience in the automotive manufacturing space with a solid technical background and sound understanding of Internal Audit Professional Auditing standards.

A successful candidate has excellent people skills, high standards of professionalism, is detail oriented with exceptional organization skills and is able to problem solve and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Canada Salary: $80,000 - $115,000
• US Salary: To be determined
• Immediate, open position
• Reviews and interprets data to determine audit scope and performs target sample selections using Data Analytics platforms.
• Plans, performs, and leads financial, compliance, and other audits within specified time periods.
• Uses Internal Audit Management system to plan, perform, and document audit work.
• Identifies gaps in internal controls and provides recommendations to strengthen controls or improve processes.
• Evaluates audit results to assess the quality and effectiveness of policies, controls, procedures, and reporting practices.
• Drafts formal audit reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and follows up on recommendations for process improvement and compliance.

Who We Are Looking For

• University degree in finance, accounting, or business required, with CPA and/or CIA designations preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in accounting, finance, internal controls, or audit, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• IT auditing and fraud investigation experience considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with good presentation abilities.
• Strong work ethic, excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Your Preferred Qualifications

• Offsite travel must be expected approximately 75% per month. Approximately 50% of this could be expected to be overnight travel depending on season. Travel changes due to unplanned demands may arise from time to time.
• Ability to travel in the U.S. and eligibility to obtain a TN1 U.S. work visa will be a requirement.
• Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
• Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check, and if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Corporate