Role Summary:The Global SOX and Audit Practice Manager is a key leadership role within the Internal Audit function, with global responsibility for the Sarbanes-Oxley program as well as the implementation of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence across the Internal Audit group. Reporting to the Vice President, Internal Audit, this role also interfaces with Aptiv's external auditors, Ernst & Young, and Aptiv's Chief Accounting Officer.
Your Role:- SOX: Oversee Aptiv's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, managing internal financial controls, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and audit coordination. • Lead the SOX PMO , ensuring good quality Senior stakeholder Communications
- Program Oversight: Plan, coordinate, and Review execution of the annual SOX compliance lifecycle, including walkthroughs, testing schedules, and status reporting
- Control Documentation: Drive the Business to ensure maintenance of risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts as business and IT systems evolve. • Audit Liaison: Partner directly with internal audit teams and external audit partners to ensure smooth testing and timely delivery] •
- Executive Reporting: Present program readiness, findings, and deficiency evaluations to senior management and audit committees,
- Maintain and update as necessary the SOX controls framework and testing program, including scoping, application controls and ITGCs • Review deficiencies with audit groups, corporate controller and CFO • Lead the quarterly SOX 302 certification process with senior leadership • Conduct periodic SOX training sessions for global Finance personnel and Internal Audit
- Emerging Audit Technologies adoption: Lead the strategic adoption of emerging technologies, automated testing, and artificial intelligence across an organization's internal audit department. • Drive the long-term vision and roadmap for digital audit transformation, automation, and AI adoption. • Identify and prioritize high-value use cases for Generative AI, agentic workflows, and process automation within the audit lifecycle. • Challenge traditional, sample-based audit methodologies by pioneering full-population testing and continuous auditing techniques. • Act as the internal subject matter expert (SME) on data-driven assurance and AI risk standards (e.g., EU AI Act compliance, NIST AI RMF). • Lead training programs to upskill traditional internal auditors on data literacy and the practical day-to-day use of AI toolsets. Internal Audit Practice Transformation • Review and update global
- Internal Audit methodology in line with latest IIA guidance: Remain current with IIA standards and coordinate periodic External Quality Audits • Redesign core internal audit procedures to boost efficiency, consistency, and strategic value.
- Other • Develop presentations for the Audit Committee and stakeholder groups including Controller's Roundtable, CID and CFO monthly staff meeting • Manage maintenance of global Internal Audit software • Prepare reports and communicate status of Management Action Plans • Assist VP, Internal Audit with development of annual regional and IT audit plans
Your Background:- 5-8+ years of combined experience in internal/external audit, risk assurance, or data analytics/AI transformation-ideally within a large multinational enterprise or Big Four advisory practice.
- Prior experience working as SOX PMO manager at multinational manufacturing/industrial firm, or alternatively experience in SOX testing with external audit firm
- Deep understanding of SOX Section 404 requirements, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and ITGC framework
- Strong project management, cross-functional leadership, data analytics, and written/verbal communication skills. Previously led teams of finance and/or audit professionals in a multi-country environment.
- Holds a recognized accounting qualification such as CPA, ACA Leadership Qualities
- Able to collaborate and influence across senior stakeholders, domain experts and business functions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills and comfortable presenting to senior leaders in the business
- Ability to lead, develop and coach members of their team and more junior members of the business
Your Benefits:- Private health care effective day 1 of employment
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Tuition Reimbursement
WHY JOIN US?- You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on-advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.
Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.
Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!n Medical technologies.
Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.
Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!#LI-MG1
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