We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world - together. At ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?
we're looking for a business partner with strong analytical and critical thinking skills who has a positive mindset, effective communication skills, and strong business acumen.
selection criteria:
* bachelor's degree or master of business administration – finance/accounting or other areas (e.g., engineering, purchasing, supply chain).
* experience with internal control and auditing concepts not required – training opportunities will be provided to all gao members.
mandatory fluent english (spoken, written), for meetings with other auditors and clients from all regions.
qualifications required:
* ability to work effectively in teams and be a partner with audit clients.
* effective communication, both verbally and in written form to a variety of stakeholders.
* wide breadth of business knowledge and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* working in unfamiliar and unconstructed environments.
* ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize each one accordingly.
* business intelligence (bi) and data analytics knowledge (alteryx, tableau and qlik).
* microsoft office 365 (sharepoint, onedrive).
* design thinking mindset.
cia, iap, cisa or similar certification is a plus.
disclaimer: ford motor company is an equal opportunity employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability. #li-jra
key roles and responsibilities of position:
* help the company coordinate strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risk by evaluating and recommending improvements to business processes and governance.
* learn and apply the internal audit's risk-based audit methodology – from pre-planning to audit execution and testing to report publication, including participation in some management reviews.
* build leadership skills through senior management communication both oral (interviewing leaders and leading audit discussions) and written (drafting audit reports and comments), critical thinking through strategic risk-based audits, willingness to learn new parts of the business, developing a competency in risk management, and most importantly, through teamwork.
* work closely with cross-functional teams in the company's diverse operations and staff to understand and assess processes and related controls and provide recommendations to address control issues or process improvement opportunities.
* act as coordinator of an agile 3-4 person audit team – including guiding and supporting audit communications and planning, reviewing work papers, supporting report writing, advising, and guiding team members as needed as part of the audit.
* use analytical techniques/tools to identify and quantify risks and focus testing on critical areas.
* support internal audit strategic initiatives.
* audits are conducted in multiple geographic locations; some travel may be required.
* opportunity to earn a professional certification as a certified independent auditor (cia) – internal audit supported (costs covered).