Director- Internal Audit

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head of Internal Audit (India) will be responsible for the design and implementation of audit procedures and systems for auditing the Indian entities’ financial and operational control systems including coordination and communication of audit activities, management of individual audit projects and related staff and day to day management of the audit staff outsourcing relationships.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execution of an annual risk assessment and development and execution of the Audit Plan of the Indian entities of Tenneco.  Responsibility for scoping, planning, and assessing internal controls over business operations and financial reporting; our primary focus is on aligning audits with key risks.
• Develop, plan, execute and report each engagement.
• Assign tasks, manage execution, and communicate specific elements of the risk-based work plan.
• Establish and enhance positive business relationships with internal resources and external audit firm.
• Coordinate IT testing and financial direct assistance procedures with the global IT Audit Teams.
• Create and/or prepare value-add reporting.
• Align Audit activities, working back with Tenneco’s Global Internal Audit Group.
• Monitor internal metrics to evaluate performance of service provider.
• Provide leadership to team members in achievement of department goals.
• Manage cost and execution of co-source partner relationship that provides supplemental resources in India.

Compliance Responsibilities:

• Member of the India Compliance Committee and liaise with Global Security Department.
• Perform investigation procedures, as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:    

EDUCATION: Chartered Accountant, complimented CIA, CFE, CISA, and/or CPA certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 15 – 17 years in a Interna Audit function of an Indian listed entity + experience in consulting in formative part of his / her carrier.  Experience in a manufacturing environment (auto / ancillary).  Plus, a working experience of with pan India / global stakeholders, preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to create and maintain productive work relationships.
• Job requires the ability to implement process improvement projects related to job description.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong understanding of professional audit standards.
• Must possess excellent judgment, organizational and prioritization skills.  Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with leaders within the Indian businesses, Audit Committee Members, external parties, including external auditors, regulators, and consultants.
• Ability to manage and function in a multiple reporting relationship structure.
• Ability to travel, extensively in India, and including at times to international locations.
• Has a active US B1/B2 Visa