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• Lead scoped fieldwork and issue execution for operational audits and privileged investigations, working independently with periodic review. Design test attributes, complete highquality workpapers in AuditBoard/Optro, and meet performance standards.
• Plan audits and advisory engagements: conduct process interviews and walkthroughs, document key attributes, refine testing standards, and develop subject matter expertise within assigned scopes; provide planning support to junior auditors.
• Execute Ethics & Compliance investigations (in coordination with Legal, HR, GIS and business partners): Support compliancerelated reviews and investigations, including gathering facts, assessing controls, and preparing clear, welldocumented findings.
• Lead tradefocused audit work Perform audits or advisory work in specialized risk areas, such as regulatory compliance or global trade processes, applying established frameworks and professional judgment (e.g., export licensing, export screening, intangible exports, nonSAP shipments)
• Lead advisory engagements and specialized risk area reviews: partner with business stakeholders to assess emerging risks, provide control recommendations, and deliver advisory outputs; apply professional judgment and guide team members in applying established audit frameworks.
• Identify and communicate findings: review methodology, evidence, and conclusions with the Engagement Manager; perform a sound initial risk assessment based on enterprise risk frameworks when drafting and consolidating issues; present results clearly to stakeholders and the CAE.
• Demonstrate proven relationshipbuilding skills to influence stakeholders and achieve alignment on audit findings and remediation plans.
• Own followthrough to closure: secure timely management action plans, track remediation quarterly, gather evidence, and report progress until closure; maintain complete scope descriptions and artifacts in AuditBoard/Optro (including survey workflows).
• Lead engagements endtoend (operational audit or advisory) ensuring alignment with objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Contribute to methods and templates and recommend scope adjustments based on professional judgment.

Minimum qualifications

• 7-10 years of proven experience in internal audit, investigations, or compliance in complex, global environments, with the ability to exercise judgment on highrisk, highcomplexity topics.
• Demonstrated interest in AI and emerging technologies, with a mindset toward applying them to audit work to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with audit tools and documentation systems (AuditBoard/Optro) and standard IIA approaches.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report writing skills; ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

Preferred qualifications

• Certifications: CFE, CIA, CPA (or progress toward).
• Experience with SAP ERP environments and data analysis in audit work
• Exposure to global trade compliance risks and controls (e.g., export controls/EAR, OFAC sanctions, ECCN/technology transfers, Import regulations)
• Working knowledge of ethics & compliance investigations (e.g., evidence handling, stakeholder coordination, privilege considerations) and comfort presenting sensitive findings.
• Multilingual capability is a plus (English, Mandarin Chinese, other European languages)

Functional Knowledge

• Strong conceptual and practical expertise in internal audit; foundational understanding of related areas (compliance, trade, manufacturing process).

Business Expertise

• Applies best practices; understands integration with other functions; maintains awareness of regulatory and competitive landscape.

Leadership

• Serves as a resource for less experienced colleagues; may lead small projects with manageable risk.

Problem Solving

• Resolves complex issues using new perspectives; exercises sound judgment based on multiple information sources.

Interpersonal Skills

• Influences a broad range of stakeholders through audit findings and proactive relationship management; drives alignment and remediation across functions.

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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