Lead Internal Auditor - EMEA & Americas

March 21

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Bridgestone EMEA

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Bridgestone EMEA is a division of Bridgestone Corporation, which is known for manufacturing tires and rubber products for a variety of vehicles. The company operates in the EMEA region, providing innovative tire solutions and services to enhance the performance and safety of vehicles. Bridgestone EMEA is focused on quality, sustainability, and technology to meet the needs of its customers.

Tyre and Rubber Manufacturing • Automotive • Mobility

10,000+ employees

📋 Description

• The Lead Internal Auditor is responsible for leading Operational, Financial, and Compliance audits covering Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East, and Africa business units. • This role will utilize current audit processes and procedures to perform effective, independent and objective audits identifying risks, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and recommend corrective and preventative actions. • Leads remote audit teams in execution of 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 develop recommendations for cost reduction, profit generation and operational efficiency improvements. • Drafts audit reports that address key issues noted during the audit for review. • Develops relationships with Management to understand key initiatives within the organization. • Assists in monitoring key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates to the risk assessment/audit plan. • Participates in ad hoc requests and special projects as required by the Audit leadership team.

🎯 Requirements

• Relevant university degree supplemented by post-graduate certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIA). • Minimum of 10 years of auditing or business consulting experience in public accounting, internal audit, or in the accounting/finance areas of business enterprise, including 3 years in project lead role. • Big 4 practice experience is a plus. • Must be physically located in Poland. • Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication in English and presentation skills. • Communicative spoken Portuguese will be a strong plus. • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills and strong organizational and project management skills. • Experience in auditing corporate functions such as Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Quality and Sustainability is a plus. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills required. • Driving license category B and willingness to travel across our geography for up to 30% of the time.

🏖️ Benefits

• Exceptional learning-on-the-job opportunities through high-profile projects. • Direct exposure to our top leaders, including global leadership. • Broad career development options. • Flexibility to support your preferred work-life balance. • 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.