Sr. Dealer Auditor

About the position

At Kia, we're creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day. The Senior Auditor will be executing Dealer Incentive Audits, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting. This role will ensure that Dealer Incentive Audits are completed as assigned within time budget, that state laws are followed in respect to Dealer Incentive Audits, and ensuring through audits that dealers are complying with Kia America (KUS) sales policy and other incentive rules. This role will communicate Dealer Incentive Audit results to senior management and dealership personnel. The Senior Auditor will be seen as a positive helpful internal audit resource for dealers and regional management.

Responsibilities

• Execute Dealer Sales Incentive Audits including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Ensure that Dealer Incentive Audits are completed as assigned within time budget.
• Ensure compliance with KUS's sales policy and other incentive rules.
• Ensure compliance with state laws concerning dealership incentive audits.
• Travel expected up to 60% to 75%.
• Demonstrate leadership capacity utilizing available audit resources effectively.
• Select dealers for review using risk analysis.
• Complete the audit with a written deliverable document shared with KUS management and the audited dealer.
• Communicate with KUS and dealer management.
• Develop/enhance audit techniques to help with the detection of dealer irregularities.
• Work with legal counsel to resolve disputes or prepare counsel for litigation/negotiations.
• Develop and/or enhance processes using available systems.
• Maintain Internal Audit policy and procedure manual for dealer incentive audits.
• Assist with the annual audit planning and budget requirements.
• Assist on Corporate/Vendor Audits as time permits.

Requirements

• B.S. in Accounting, Business or equivalent work experience required.
• 5+ years of Audit experience in a corporate environment required.
• Working experience conducting audits in the dealership environment is preferred.
• Automotive industry audit experience preferred.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent soft skills, communication, and professional demeanor while auditing dealerships.
• Organization skills to work on several Dealer Incentive Audits at one time.
• Knowledgeable to operate business desktop software (MS Windows applications).
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to listen and get clarification.
• Ability to respond well to questions.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively.
• Ability to edit work for errors.
• Ability to present numerical data effectively.
• Ability to motivate and positively influence co-workers.

Benefits

• Premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral.
• Paid time off.
• Company lease and purchase programs.
• Company-wide holiday shutdown.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.