Internal Auditor- IT

Share our passion:
Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it has been our mission to give ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.

About Yamaha Motor Europe:
Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European marketplace, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles and scooters, marine outboard engines, Wave runner water vehicles, 4-wheel All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), golf cars, snowmobiles, and generators. You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.

Job Purpose

You will be part of the Internal Audit Division, responsible for internal audit at Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME). Working with your manager, you will help to execute the YME Internal Audit Plan and support the execution of J-SOX testing. You will cooperate with Internal Audit of YMC at selected audits. The Internal Audit plan contains a mix of compliance, IT, Financial and Operational Audits and consultancy assignments, with this role focusing on IT and Operational audits.

Principal Accountabilities

• Internal Audit
  • Execute YMC’s annual internal audit plan for Project Reviews, Compliance Reviews, IT and Operational Audits, and coordinate all related activities within YME and its subsidiaries/branches.
  • Conduct IT audits (including application controls and system report testing) within the YME group (YME HO, IWL, YMFF, and MBK), including risk assessments, audit programs, working papers, draft reporting, supervising consultants, and coordinating audit and J-SOX IT activities with external auditors.
  • Lead J-SOX design and testing review activities, working extensively with control owners, the YMC J-SOX team, and other Yamaha Internal Audit departments to learn and apply best practices. Coordinate activities of the external auditor.
  • Draft audit reports that clearly and concisely describe complex issues for all levels in the organization, inspiring and motivating management to act.
  • Develop and update Operational audit programs, with a deep understanding of risks within Yamaha.
  • Independently perform Operational Audits and Compliance Reviews, coordinating between the auditee, external auditors, YMC auditors, YME HO Directors, and the Internal Audit Division.
  • Quickly grasp new types of audit objects such as Financial Services, HSE, Manufacturing, transfer pricing, GDPR, and STC audits.
  • Contribute to Data Analytics (tools and analysis) to ensure Internal Audit focuses on the right processes and is efficient in its resources.
• Various tasks within the scope of Internal Audit
  • Contribute to projects (such as SAP, Stock/Inventory, and Costing projects), requiring strong project management and interpersonal skills, sound decision-making, and initiative.
  • Provide general support to the Internal Audit Division manager, including presentations to local and senior management, invoice review, annual planning, strategy sessions with internal parties, developing data analytics, and various ad hoc tasks such as mentoring junior Internal Audit & Compliance staff, and IIA standard implementation. Able to replace the Division Manager in case of absence.

Job Context / Organisation Chart
You will report to the Internal Audit Division Manager, who reports to the Corporate Director, MCM and YMC Internal Audit. You will need to build strong relationships and work closely with all Divisions and departments of YME, maintain regular contact with YMC and YME subsidiaries/branches, and occasionally communicate with outside contacts. You are expected to work independently, bringing added value through strategic, conceptual, and analytic thinking, as well as insight into the business culture.

Requirements

• 7+ years of business experience, including 5+ years in Internal Audit
• Extensive experience in IT audit (preferably in AS400 environment, IT General Controls, IT security, Change Management, Application security, Network operations), CISA certified
• Experience in Operational Auditing / SOX (including application controls testing)
• Bachelor or Master degree in Auditing, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Certified auditor (CIA, RE, CISA, or comparable)
• Ability to further develop audit programs and assist in implementation of Internal Audit quality standards (IIA based)
• Experience with data analytics
• Knowledge of control frameworks and standards such as COSO, COBIT, ISO 27000 family

Key Competencies

• Ability to quickly connect concepts and details
• Supervise temporary staff/consultants
• Flexible, not a 9-to-5 mentality during busy periods
• Multitasking skills
• Can-do mentality and self-starter
• Thorough, with professional scepticism
• Strong communication skills with both senior management and junior staff
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills; other European languages are a plus
• Ability to work in an international, dynamic environment across many cultures (experience with Asian company cultures preferred)

What’s in it for you?

• Discount on Yamaha products (YAMAHA MOTOR & YAMAHA MUSIC)
• First contract will be temporary, with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract
• Support in obtaining your motor or boat license
• Hybrid working model, including working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off
• 13th-month payment, Bonus Program, and Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family with health, wellbeing, and practical life matters
• On-site restaurant "The Three Forks" for breakfast or lunch
• Company/team events and monthly afternoon drinks
• Learning and development opportunities in a diverse and international environment

About You!
You are a motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You consider yourself a fast learner and a quick doer. With your proactive attitude, you want to make things happen. You are a team player, willing to go the extra mile and not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.