Ford Credit Auditor

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...

We are seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Ford Internal Audit team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal control processes. The Internal Auditor will lead and execute a variety of audits, including operational, financial, and compliance audits across all functions of Ford Credit.

This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days onsite in Dearborn, MI.

What you'll do...

Audit Planning and Execution:

Assist in the development of the annual risk-based audit plan.

Plan, execute, and lead audit engagements, defining audit scope and objectives.

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in processes and systems.

Perform detailed testing of internal controls to assess their design and operational effectiveness.

Document audit procedures, work papers, and findings in a clear and concise manner.

Evaluate the credit union's compliance with federal and state regulations, including those from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and other relevant bodies.

Stay current with changes in the regulatory environment and assist in determining their potential impact on the audit plan.

Perform follow-up procedures to validate the implementation and effectiveness of remediation plans for audit and regulatory findings.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the internal audit function by identifying and implementing best practices.

Reporting and Communication:

Prepare and present clear, actionable audit reports with findings and practical recommendations to management.

Communicate audit results and conclusions to various stakeholders, including department managers and senior leadership.

Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners and management to facilitate open communication and collaboration.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in internal auditing, with a financial services industry (bank or credit union).

Even better, you may have...

• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk assessment methodologies, and internal audit professional standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional certifications:
  Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Experience with audit software and data analytics tools.
• Experience in IT auditing or a strong understanding of IT general controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the…