Manager , Internal Audit

Requisition ID: 68858

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at

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 an Internal Audit Manager you are responsible for organizing, planning and leading financial and operational audits, SOX/ IFC testing and consulting projects across a variety of functions, processes, or business units.

Your responsibilities will include

• Support the creation of the annual internal audit plan based on a risk-based methodology.
• Support the comprehensive risk assessments to ensure audit scope focuses on high-risk areas, including periodic reviews of both enterprise-level and individual audit area risks.
• Manage and lead several audits annually, overseeing all phases including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, while ensuring effective resource allocation, quality control, and team performance evaluation.
• Engage regularly with business leaders to present audit findings and evaluate key risk exposures.
• Build and strengthen the internal audit function's reputation by fostering strong working relationships with various levels of management and senior leadership.
• Support the preparation of reports and materials for the Audit Committee
• Provide guidance and mentorship to audit staff through continuous coaching and training opportunities.
• Utilize technology and tools to enhance departmental processes, focusing on improving operational efficiency and audit effectiveness (e.g., automation, data analytics).
• Participate in investigations involving potential fraud or compliance issues when necessary.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as part of audit responsibilities.
• Take a lead role in executing SOX/IFC compliance efforts, including conducting and reviewing process walkthroughs and control testing.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and provide support throughout the process.

Minimum requirements

• 7+ years of exp. in internal or operational audit or analyzing business processes and controls
• Qualified CA preferred
• Industries Preferred: FMCG/FMCD/Automobile/Consulting
• Open for Work from Office mode

Preferred skills and experiences

• Personal Credibility: Quality in work, ensuring rigor and consistently achieving great results
• Business Acumen: Exposure to similar external processes and their best practices, lean certification or similar accreditation
• Thought Leadership: Value for the work and deliverables
• Strategy Execution: Operationalize strategy by facilitating proactive change and removing barriers to execution.
• Initiative: Identifying business requirements or opportunities and taking action before being asked to or required by the situation.

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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.

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