POSITION: Internal Controls Auditor (Business Assurance Analyst)

LOCATION:  Mahwah, NJ

Live the Exceptional With Soul.  This is the singular purpose of JLR. 

At the core of these experiences are the products themselves.  The JLR brands have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past years. 

JLR is reimagining the future of modern luxury by design through our distinct British brands. Our purpose is to ‘Live the Exceptional with Soul’ by being the proud creators of modern luxury and being guided by a set of behaviors we call our Creators’ Code: Customer Love; Unity; Integrity; Growth; Impact.

At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

The Business Assurance Analyst is responsible for ensuring a robust financial and operating control framework is in place for JLR North America, LLC (“JLRNA”) and JLR Canada ULC (“JLRC”). The Business Assurance Analyst will undertake risk assessments, review and test various Company activities to identify process/control deficiencies, assess the overall governance arrangements and lead the annual Controls Assurance Program and Control Self-Assessment process. The successful candidate will be the primary interface for the North America region with the Global Business Assurance and Corporate Audit functions. In addition, this role will also has lead responsibility for the archiving and storage of documents in accordance with the Corporate Records Retention policy.

What you will be doing:

• Performs direct testing of controls and coordinates testing with the Tata Motors Limited (TML) Group Control Tower under the annual Controls Assurance Program and Controls Self-Assessment Program for JLRNA and JLRC.    Evidence a robust internal control environment and adherence to Corporate Policies and relevant laws and regulations to support JLR’s annual Controls Assurance Program and financial reporting requirements.
• This will include coordinating the remediation of process and control deficiencies and supporting the Global Business Assurance team in performing risk assessments to aid in scoping of the annual assurance program.    
• Responsible for monthly reporting of operational and control deficiencies, internal audit findings, and remediation status.
  • Acts as liaison between Global Business Assurance, TML Group Control Tower, internal/external auditors, and operational personnel.  Documents findings and drafts management’s formal audit responses.    Inform management of operational, control or audit issues that may impact the Controls Assurance Program and the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Coordinate between audit teams and operational personnel to ensure the timely fulfillment of audit requests and completion of audit engagements.    
• Proactively identifies control and operational deficiencies; collaborates with operational personnel to design controls; and guide remediation and risk mitigation efforts. 
  • Coordinates development and implementation of new or enhanced controls with operational personnel to ensure control effectiveness – including assisting Global Business Assurance with the implementation of modern technologies such as Continuous Controls Monitoring and Data Analytics.    Maintain a strong control environment through the design of new processes, or review of new processes or acquisitions, to ensure they are efficient and effective.
• Apply new technology as appropriate to improve the control environment or to make assurance activities more efficient and effective.    
• Supports management inquires and various corporate reviews by collecting and providing requested data, analysis, and supporting documentation.
  • Compliance Champion facilitating the interpretation of policies and procedures; focus on compliance with and standardization of work practices within JLRNA and JLRC.
  • Provide administrative support for document archiving and annual file review.  
  • Provide administrative and accounting support for JLR’s commercial insurance and service plan providers.
• Perform other duites as required.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting or Finance preferable)
• 3+ years’ direct experience auditing in the area of Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.  Must be comfortable presenting to all levels of management.
• Must have the ability to present complex issues in a concise and cohesive matter and be able to influence people at all levels of management.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain valuable relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of application of Continuous Controls Monitoring and/or Data Analytics techniques would be desirable but not a requirement.

Schedule:  Hybrid Ways of Working (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - office days; Wednesday and Friday - choice days)

Recruitment Salary Range:  $70,500 - $92,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized components, including location, skills, experience, and market factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus in addition to a full range of medical/health, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick/personal, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position”.

So Why Us?

• As a people-first company, working at JLR means opportunity, teamwork, and growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job.
• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded company
• Global Bonus Program based on company performance
• You are never just a number. We take pride in taking care of our employees doing everything we can to make sure that our teammates thrive both in and out of the office.
• Our employees receive a generous time off policy
• We offer a discounted Vehicle Car Program
• Employees also receive generous health care and retirement plans
• Quarterly Chair Massages
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Complimentary lunch  
• And more!

Thank you for your interest in working for us, we love it here and think you will too!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JLR North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.

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