Auditor Principal at American Honda Motor Co Inc

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

About this Position: 

HTA Internal Audit (HTA-IA) is an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity aimed at adding value and enhancing the organization’s operations. Internal Audit assists HTNA management in achieving business objectives by employing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

This role will support all aspects of HTA-IA, acting as a catalyst for change and advising all levels of management. It will proactively recommend value-added and practical improvements to risk management, internal control, and governance processes. The role is responsible for making recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Effective partnership with business leadership across functions, divisions, and regions is critical to providing solutions-driven audit services.

Responsibilities include:

Internal Audit Services

• Assist in the development and implementation of the strategic plan for HTA-IA that supports regional business operations and complements audit services provided by HTJ and AHM.
• Plan, execute, and supervise the delivery of an annual risk-based audit services plan, including risk identification, process documentation, control testing, issue documentation, obtaining management responses, and follow-up on issue remediation.
• Execute audit programs and test steps while performing value-added audits, including SOX activities as an internal auditor.
• Partner with HTA’s President/CEO, Board, and other key stakeholders on strategic direction, annual audit plan performance, critical issues, and operational improvements.
• Oversee the preparation and release of audit reports that clearly outline audit observations and recommendations to strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with HTNA regional operational management on audit report responses to ensure identified issues are properly addressed.
• Gain a deep understanding of HTNA operations, business goals, and objectives.
• Build strong relationships across all HTNA departments and the HTJ Internal Audit Division through excellent professionalism.

Consulting Services

• Collaborate with management to oversee agreed-upon procedures that assess the impact of proposed changes to existing processes or systems.
• Supervise the preparation and release of advisory management reports that clearly outline observations and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist management, as needed, with implementing changes to existing processes or systems.

Other Projects as Assigned

• Conduct and report on ad-hoc fraud investigations.
• Manage and report on ad-hoc special projects.
• Oversee internal continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in North American committee activities (e.g., Trade Compliance, Finance, Ethics, Risk Management) as appropriate.
• Foster strong relationships with HTJ Audit and AHM Audit to support the business effectively and avoid duplication of efforts.

Who we are seeking:

Minimum Experience:

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in internal or external auditing.
• Consulting experience with strong presentation skills is an advantage

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal, IT, or a related business discipline (BSBA or equivalent).
• Certification in audit or accounting (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA) or other relevant certification for audit activities preferred
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Desired skills:

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Proficient in conducting interviews to gather process knowledge from operational staff and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear documentation of policies, procedures, and reports.
• Advanced presentation skills for leading meetings and articulating issues effectively.
• Strong time management, project management, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with TQM tools and concepts (e.g., DST-PDCA).
• Intermediate experience with data analytics tools (e.g., ACL) and processes.
• Experience with control, risk management, and governance methods in Canada, Mexico, or other non-North American locations is a plus.

Additional Position Factors:

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards: 
•    Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
•    Regional Bonus (when applicable)
•    Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
•    Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
•    Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
•    Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
•    Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:
•    Advancement Opportunities
•    Career Mobility  
•    Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
•    Training and Development Programs 

Additional Offerings:
•    Lifestyle Account
•    Childcare Reimbursement Account
•    Elder Care Support
•    Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
•    Wellbeing Program
•    Community Service and Engagement Programs
•    Product Programs
•    Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.