Internal Auditing Leader

The Internal Auditing Leader is responsible for leading the internal auditing activities and overseeing the J-Sox and external audit activities, while providing guidance and support to areas in relation to non-conformities, observations and risks identified during the process. 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economy or related field or a combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in internal auditing, finance or accounting areas.
• Strong understanding of companies’ processes in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze multiple forms of data specially from accounting and finance area.
• Develops and executes complex data analytics procedures to address audit objectives, detect anomalies, and evaluate potential risks or opportunities.

            Internal Auditing

• →Responsible for preparing schedule of items to be audited, checklists, performing auditing tests and presenting results.
• →Data extraction, cleansing, transformation and preparation from multiple systems using advanced analytical techniques and tools.
• →Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and procedures.
• →Review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations.
• →Recommend improvements to processes and controls to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

            Planning and Coordination

• →Develop internal auditing schedule and tests to be performed.
• →Analyze data and evaluate results providing insights and recommendations

            Stakeholder Communication

• →Manage communication and interactions with departments regarding audit schedule, findings, risks, recommendations, and other process related steps.
• →Communicate results to department leaders and Management Council.

            Documentation and Reporting

• →Create and maintain documentation and records for reporting ensuring recommendations are implemented effectively.
• →Engage with areas that are audited to present main points, non-conformities and observations making recommendations to mitigate risks.
• →Compile and report findings and recommendations in comprehensive reports to stakeholders and Management Council. 
• →Create dashboards and visualizations to effectively communicate results and support decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Additional duties as assigned.  

• Experience in gathering and assessing data.
• Knowledge in accounting, financial area.

• Travel (<25%) required, both domestic and internationally.
• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information.
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.
• Exhibit Lightera “Standards of Conduct.

• Internal Auditing must keep independence to be able to perform its duties.
• This role reports to Global Internal Auditing leadership.