Internal Audit Manager

Participate in internal and special audits according to the Americas Region Internal Audit (RIA) annual audit plan;

Execute audit procedures across the Brazil sub-region operations (plants in Campinas and Manaus);

Report audit results, including findings and opinions, to the Head of the Internal Audit Office in the Americas Region;

Conduct compliance assessments, including the annual Compliance Maturity Level (MLA) Assessment;

Coordinate J-SOX activities, ensuring deadlines are met and internal control deficiencies are properly addressed;

Perform independent reassessments (retests) of internal control tests when required;

Coordinate remediation plans with process owners to resolve identified control deficiencies;

Prepare and maintain the Brazil sub-region risk and control matrix;

Monitor misconduct and fraud cases to ensure proper investigation, documentation, and root cause analysis;

Track implementation of corrective actions until full closure;

Ensure coverage of mandatory audit areas, particularly Finance and Purchasing;

Serve as the liaison with external auditors (EY);

Coordinate the Astemo Group Self-Audit program, including organizing teams, providing training, supporting process owners, and consolidating

reports for submission to headquarters in Japan;

Provide internal consulting and guidance to management regarding compliance with company policies and governance standards;

Actasa trusted advisor on internal control topics, including Segregation of Duties (SoD);

Maintain knowledge of applicable global and local rules, regulations, and standards;

Support administrative activities related to travel, training, and professional development.

Solid experience in Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, or Internal Controls;

Knowledge of J-SOX or SOX frameworks and internal control environments;

Experience conducting internal audits, compliance assessments, and control testing;

Ability to develop and maintain risk and control matrices;

Experience interacting with external auditors;

Familiarity with fraud investigation monitoring and misconduct case follow-up;

Understanding of corporate governance and compliance standards;

Fluency in English for interaction with regional and global stakeholders;

Ability to work in a multinational environment and interact with global teams.