Auditor

Ford Global Career Site
Dearborn, MI

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.

In this position...

  • Join our dynamic Internal Audit (IA) team, where you will apply and develop expertise in our risk-based audit methodology, supporting engagements through their entire lifecycle - from pre-planning through execution and final report publication. 
  • You will gain unparalleled exposure to the Company’s complex and diverse operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leaders. Our team operates in full compliance with IA standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
  • Your work will involve:
    • Strategic Impact: Contributing to the assurance that our financial, operational, strategic, and compliance policies and procedures are effectively designed and operating as intended.
    • Analytical Acumen: Conducting in-depth client interviews to identify key business risks and their corresponding controls, applying analytical techniques to quantify potential impacts to the Company.
    • Stakeholder Engagement: Actively participating in critical communication and review forums with IA management, operational leadership, internal control partners, and other key stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and transparent audit process.
    • Continuous Learning: Engage in a continuous learning environment, working on challenging projects that will expand your knowledge of the Company’s operations, automotive industry, and internal audit best practices.

What you'll do...

  • Audit Execution & Documentation: Partner with operational subject matter experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of business processes. Proactively identify, analyze, and test high-risk processes and controls, documenting test procedures, findings, and evidence meticulously within our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) system.
  • Insightful Communication: Effectively articulate audit findings and observations, collaborating with IA management and audit clients to ensure a clear understanding and alignment on identified gaps and risks.
  • Project Leadership: For designated audits or phases, seize the opportunity to assume "Audit Lead" responsibilities, including:
    • Directly communicating and coordinating planning efforts.
    • Lead the presentation of audit scope, communicate observations and findings at client status meetings.
    • Facilitate audit report reviews during client closing conferences, discussing high-risk and medium-risk comments and recommendations.
    • Lead reviews with Internal Audit leadership.
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