Lead Auditor

What you will do

We are looking for a Lead Internal Auditor to join our International Internal Audit Team, based in Bratislava, Slovakia and supporting Johnson Controls businesses across EMEA. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced auditors from across Europe who are looking to kick-off their careers towards a business finance role.

The Lead Internal Auditor is an advanced auditor role that reports directly to the Manager Internal Audit and is responsible for planning, supervising and executing evaluations of internal controls, financial and management reporting, operational effectiveness, and business systems at Johnson Controls locations across EMEA and globally.  

How you will do it

• Proactively plans and leads audits and special projects throughout the EMEA region
• Defines the specific objectives, theory and scope of audit work to be performed, including risk analysis and audit programming
• Carries out assigned Sarbanes Oxley related activities such as scoping analysis, planning and management testing
• Ensures timely and effective accomplishment of administrative tasks related to planning and performing audits
• Assists in the coordination of work performed with the independent public accountants
• Interviews individuals and surveys activities in audit areas assigned
• Ensures audit approach and work program addresses the highest risk areas given the time available
• Analyzes processes and data and assesses level of compliance with applicable procedures, adequacy of controls, efficiency and effectiveness of operations and accuracy of reported information
• Drafts, reviews and discusses audit findings with Internal Audit management and the management of the audited unit (and higher level management, as appropriate) on a timely basis
• Reviews and ensures the timely completion all staff audit work performed
• Completes work papers appropriate to the type of assignment
• Responsible for compiling draft audit reports in the field for management review prior to audit closing meetings
• As necessary, assists in conducting reviews of hardware, software and data in terms of security, management, and data integrity
• Assists management with the development of department planning and scheduling
• Involvement with special projects such as investigations, acquisitions, and re-engineering teams
• Demonstrates understanding and application of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of Audit experience in a public accounting and/or internal audit (preferrably from big 4)
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Demonstrated experience in leading audit teams (preferably globally)
• Proven ability to effectively manage time, prioritize, and handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with people even under difficult circumstances.
• Ability to motivate others to achieve desired results. Leads others to take appropriate action and follows through on commitments.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and contribute to the efforts and accomplishments of individuals and teams throughout the organization.
• Excellent communications skills, including significant experience in written and oral reports and presentations to high-level management.
• Should have ability to listen effectively, evaluate the most critical elements being communicated and communicate with staff and management on an open and timely basis.
• Expected travelling based on requirements (international) post-Covid (potentially one or two weeks during the month of execution).

Preferred

• ACCA preferred
• 2+ years team lead/supervisory/ experience
• Ability to listen effectively, evaluate the most critical elements being communicated and communicate with staff and management on an open and timely basis

Starting from 2500 EUR/month gross (plus a monthly bonus) based on relevant experience

This salary is our minimum advertised salary.  We value each and every employee who joins Johnson Controls, therefore insuring our compensation package aligns with your professional qualifications and competencies to the open position you are selected for. 

Who we are

At Johnson Controls, we’re shaping the future to create a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works and plays. The future requires bold ideas, an entrepreneurial mind-set and collaboration across boundaries. You need a career focused on tomorrow. Tomorrow needs you.