(Remote) Senior IT Auditor

Overview

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. ("Axalta," or the "Company"), is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-performance coatings systems.  With over a 150-year heritage in the coatings industry, Axalta is known for manufacturing high-quality products with well-recognized brands supported by market-leading technology and customer service.

Over the course of the Company's history, Axalta has remained at the forefront of the industry by continually developing innovative coatings technologies designed to enhance the performance and appearance of customers' products, while improving the customer's productivity and profitability. Axalta's diverse global footprint of 50 manufacturing facilities, four technology centers, 47 customer training centers and more than 14,000 team members allows the Company to meet the needs of customers in over 130 countries. Axalta serves its customer base through an extensive sales force and technical support organization, as well as through approximately 4,000 independent, locally-based distributors. The Company's scale and strong local presence are critical to its success, allowing leverage of the technology portfolio and customer relationships globally while meeting customer demands locally.

Axalta operates its business in two operating segments: Performance Coatings and Transportation Coatings, serving four end markets, including:  Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across the following four regions: North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Coatings Scientist to join our staff in our Mount Clemens, Michigan facility. The candidate will join the Technology Organization at the North American Technology Center supporting our liquid coatings businesses.  Under the guidance of a senior professional, the successful candidate will plan, execute and interpret results from experiments in product development and technical service programs.

Primary Responsibilities

Axalta Internal Audit team assists Axalta’s Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Senior Management by assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls over (1) financial reporting, (2) effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and (3) compliance with laws and regulations, as well as the adequacy of the company's risk management and governance processes. Internal Audit also provides advisory services associated with emerging risks and change activities.  The function adds value by providing objective, timely and relevant analyses, insights, and recommendations by supporting an integrated, risk-based auditing approach.

The Internal Audit Function currently has an opening for a Senior IT Internal Auditor.  The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of IT auditing concepts, working knowledge of technology concepts, well-honed analytical and critical thinking skills.  In addition, excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, adaptability, leadership, and strong execution skills. This role will require a high level of collaboration with other Internal Audit team members and key contacts within IT, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.  Given the important role Internal Audit plays in identifying risks for the organization, the position provides a high level of exposure to leadership and the critical strategic issues facing the company.  Internal Auditors are expected to contribute to building a positive reputation for Internal Audit within the organization by building strong relationships with IT and business teams, developing a solid understanding of how the business and IT organization operates.

• Learn Axalta’s business and IT environments to understand risk and internal control concepts, and ability to apply those concepts to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of various financial and business processes.
• Lead operational and IT audits and project/program reviews to identify and evaluate key risks and effectiveness of related controls. Provide quality audit engagements through effective planning, fieldwork (detailed and efficient interviews and control testing), and insightful audit findings.
• Perform audit tests and prepare and review working papers in accordance with professional IIA standard and internal audit methodology.
• Ensure adequate documentation exists to support the audit work performed in accordance with profession standards.
• Provide direction to staff IT auditor as requested by audit management and be a mentor to junior members of the team.
• Partner with process owners on corrective action activities related to non-compliances and process improvement (i.e., share leading practices, collaborate to identify pragmatic solutions), promoting the role of Internal Audit as a Strategic Business Partner.
• Ensure observations are tracked and corrective actions plans properly address audit recommendations with adequate remediation timelines. Provide regular status updates to IA management and business stakeholders by communicating progress on corrective action implementation.
• Provide timely assistance to external auditors and colleagues, as requested.
• Ensure procedures, policies, legislation, and regulations are correctly followed and complied with.
• Promote high levels of ethical awareness. Notify audit management of any findings related to potential ethical issues or conflicts of interest and support the department’s independent investigations, as needed.

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Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

• Risk-focused or IT-focused external or internal audit experience with good ability to understand and review both IT risks and controls.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and management are essential, including the ability to build relationships, manage confrontation with poise and confidence, and communicate findings in emails and reports in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, including the ability to quickly assimilate new information, identify patterns, make sound decisions, manage multiple tasks at once, and develop creative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate analytical skills, including ability to analyze business and financial activities, quantify impact, and understand/describe process flows, strengths, and weaknesses.
• The candidate must be flexible to work independently and be able to adapt to the changing organization and regularly contribute to strengthening controls, improving risk management, and providing solutions to senior management by identifying and understanding key risks facing the organization.

Desired Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of information systems or internal control areas.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.
• Strong Excel skills critical.
• SAP/HFM and data analytics experience a plus.
• Travel Requirements: 20%.

“Please note that Axalta Coating Systems will not accept any candidate profiles sent unrequested and unsolicited by recruiting agencies. Axalta Coating Systems collaborates with preferred providers based on framework agreements and will not pay any fees to recruiting agencies without an agreement. Should Axalta Coating Systems receive a candidate profile form a recruiting agency with which there is no framework agreement, and should the respective candidate be considered or hire, this will not entitle the recruiting agency to claim payment or fees.”