Auditor 4, Internal Audit

**Company Description**
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

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SUMMARY:_**

This position is reporting to the Director or Sr Manager, Internal Audit and an integral player in building a strong, dynamic global internal audit function. This Manager position will be a member of the Internal Audit leadership team for the Asia Pacific region focusing on both regional and global projects based in our Bangalore, India OR Penang, Malaysia offices.

**_ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:_**

Reporting to the Director or Sr Manager, the Manager will assist in leading and executing projects for the finance & operations audit pillar for both the Asia Pacific region and globally, assisting in Internal Audit function improvement projects, and collaborating with the other internal audit pillars - IT audit, Channel audit, Data Analytics, and Audit Operations.

Day-to-day supervision and execution of projects in the finance & operations audit pillar for the Asia Pacific region and globally including:

- Assisting in performance of annual risk assessment of the business, development of an overall audit plan, and quarterly refreshes of the risk assessment and the audit plan
- Implementing the internal audit plan, including ownership of multiple financial, operational, compliance, site, Channel Partner, and cross functional audits across the global business
- Assisting in executing and reviewing project risk assessments, planning, and scoping decisions on individual audit and consulting projects
- Executing and reviewing controls documentation, testing approach, and fieldwork execution for individual audit and consulting projects
- Assisting in executing and reviewing draft and final audit and consulting reports
- Assisting in coordinating, planning, reviewing, and executing on Management’s assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
- Developing, cultivating, and growing relationships with key stakeholders across various business functional and operational areas
- Assisting with coordinating and managing relationships with the external auditor
- Developing, coaching, and mentoring staff, seniors, and managers in Internal Audit
- Developing, delivering, and supporting career development and training for staff, seniors, and managers in Internal Audit
- Assisting with continued development and refinement of strategy, structure, operations, and model for the APAC Finance & Operations Audit pillar as part of the leadership team

**Qualifications**
- Work experience: 5+ years of progressive work experience required. Strong preference for some US Public Company Internal Audit experience and background with a large public accounting firm.
- Certification: CIA or CPA (or equivalent) professional certification strongly preferred with expectation of base certification shortly upon hire if not already obtained. Preference for additional certifications including CIA, CPA (or equivalent), CISA, or PMP.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree with focus on Accounting, Information Systems, or Finance required. Preference for a Master’s degree.
- Internal Audit Project Execution Skills: Risk assessment, testing, sampling, review, root cause identification, audit reporting, and consulting skills required. Preference for additional skills in other internal audit pillars.
- Internal Audit Operations Execution Skills: Outstanding project and time management skills required.
- Internal Audit Technical Skills: Ability to understand and analyze business process, internal control theory, COSO 2013, governance, and knowledge of business best practices in finance & operational audit pillar required. Preference for prior i