Senior Internal Auditor

Requisition ID: 71445 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. ## The team you will be a part of The Audit team develops, plans, and evaluates internal audit programs for the organization's accounting and statistical records and the activities of various departments to ensure compliance with the organization's policies, procedures and standards. Prepares reports for management on the results of audits, providing recommendations on improvements. ## This role in summary As a Senior Internal Auditor within the Finance/Audit organization, you will be responsible for conducting assigned audit engagements based on identified risks. You will identify and communicate issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk. You will supervise staff auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables, including adherence to professional standards and internal audit policies and procedures. In addition to operational and financial audits, you will also perform and/or review SOX walkthroughs and control testing and support department projects to improve the quality and efficiency of our processes. ## Your responsibilities will include * Lead operational, financial and SOX audit assignments successfully from planning through final report; * Write audit reports, summarizing audit results following department methodology; * Assist team members by providing relevant technical support and coaching during different audit phases and providing timely feedback; * Analyze large data sets and utilize data analytics to assess risk and develop audit procedures; * Ensure audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, controls, and risk; * Effectively communicate audit results and partner with management to develop mitigation plans; * Lead or support advisory projects to assist management in assessing or addressing an identified risk; * Develop team and drive development and team cohesion; * Prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks/deadlines while dealing with ambiguity; * Adhere to applicable department and professional standards; * Limited travel may be required within this role (~20%). ## Minimum requirements * Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related Business field; * Experience in public accounting or internal audit; * Proficient in written and spoken English. ## Preferred skills and experiences * Achieved or pursuing a professional financial certification such as CRC, CIA, or CFE; * Strong foundational understanding of US GAAP, SOX, COSO Control Framework, Internal Auditing Standards and risk assessment practices; * Experience working with data sets and data analysis; * Professional presence and proven ability to lead teams and influence decision-making; * Ability to interact & collaborate across different functions and all levels of the organization; * Achievement oriented with the ability to work autonomously and make daily decisions; * Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities; * System proficiency: SAP, Business Objects, ERP systems, BW, Tableau; * System/Tool proficiency: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Google Tools (sheets & slides). ## What we offer * One day of home office per week; * Flexible schedule; * No dress code; * Wellhub; * Transportation voucher, Shuttle buses or Free parking at the company; * Meal on site; * Benefits such as payment-deducted or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plan compatible with the market; * Employee Support Program, with 24-hour assistance from legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists; * Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company; * Services available on-site: beauty and aesthetics salon, internal bank agency, laundry, cafeteria, restaurant, and lactation room; * Two weeks of remote work from anywhere; * After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave; * Discount on products through Compra Certa; * Extended maternity/paternity leave. * Learn more at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/trabalhe-conosco-no-brasil/ ## Additional information This position is located in São Paulo, Brazil, about 15 minutes away from Sacomã Metro station on the Green Line. Here is where our Spare Parts Distribution Center and the Administrative Headquarters of the following departments are concentrated: Compra Certa (e-commerce), Technology, Customer Service, Logistics, Controllership, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Human Resources, Communication, Supplies, and Digital. #LI-GG1 Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.