Senior Audit Project Lead

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

A Senior Audit Project Lead, leads and manages multiple complex audit projects, overseeing the entire audit process from planning to reporting and ensuring the quality and timely completion of the project in conformance with Internal Audit policies and procedures. The Senior Audit Project Lead may be supervising or consulting on some of these projects while performing planning, fieldwork or reporting on others.

This senior-level role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of audit methodologies, risk management, and relevant frameworks like COSO, SOX/ ICFR and other IT or cybersecurity frameworks. Key responsibilities include developing audit plans, leading and mentoring audit teams, managing project risks, and ensuring objectives are met while maintaining professional judgment and delivering high-quality results.

The Senior Audit Project Lead is also expected to anticipate and smoothly handle unusual situations and challenges with minimal guidance and support from VGO Internal Audit management. This role will also be responsible for ensuring appropriate and timely follow-up on management action plans from published audit reports. The Senior Audit Project lead will directly oversee the audit projects, the Senior/ Staff Auditor(s) and/or Intern(s) assigned to the project, and the client relationship. This position will also help assist junior team members in carrying out their daily responsibilities. The Senior Audit Project Lead reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit.

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

Primary responsibilities are related to the full scope of audit project execution and a high level of proficiency, efficiency, and effectiveness, and include the following:

Audit Project Management

• Provides significant project leadership for the Internal Audit process and oversees the associated testing of controls
• Serves as the primary interface with process owners, external audit management and Corporate
• Accounting personnel to communicate design assessment conclusions and testing results
• Develops subject matter expertise within select audit and business process areas (and / or
• technologies), and frequently advises VGO management on risk and control issues, follow-up audits, and management requests in those areas
• Participates in annual risk assessment interviews with VGO management, and provides Internal
• Audit management feedback on design of annual Audit Plan
• Acquires and demonstrates an understanding of the business process / legal entity under review and identify potential risks
• Prepares the Engagement Program, Audit Objectives Memo, Draft Audit Report and various other audit and project management related documents (as prescribed by VGO Internal Audit’s policies and procedures) by coordinating input / feedback from the audit team and client
• Designs and executes an effective strategic testing approach
• Reviews workpapers to evaluate fieldwork and testing results to verify that appropriate conclusions are reached about the adequacy of controls and the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes
• Provides constructive and timely workpaper review notes and guidance to audit team members
• Applies VGO Internal Audit processes and project management procedures in completing all aspects of the audit / assignment
• Anticipates project management roadblocks and implements measures to mitigate such circumstances
• Presents audit results to VGO management both verbally and through the audit reporting process, and obtains appropriate, timely management action plans and target dates

Client Relationship Management

• Manages VGO Internal Audit and client expectations regarding deliverables, timing, and how the audit process works
• Delivers audit services in a timely manner with minimal disruptions to client workflow
• Leads the Internal Planning, Senior Management Opening, Management Risk Assessment, Status Update and Client Closing meetings

• Maintains an open dialogue with client management about the project, and is responsive and professional when potential conflict situations arise

• Works with client management to develop practical action plans that are appropriately designed to be successful, cost-effective solutions to mitigate the underlying risks

People Management

• Assists in staff recruiting and hiring as requested
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of internal training for select new or revised audit processes and at select internal training sessions and VGO Internal Audit Department Training Summits
• Serves as an audit subject matter expert (SME) and sounding board for less experienced auditors
• Assists in the oversight of the VGO Internal Audit intern program, and serves as a mentor to interns and staff auditors as requested

• Delegates appropriate work to Senior and staff auditors and oversees timely, accurate completion of work
• Provides ad-hoc guidance as needed to assist audit staff in the completion of their assigned work
• Coaches team members on learning and applying technical and soft skills that contribute to the individual’s professional development and to successful project completion

• Provides frequent ad hoc guidance and feedback regarding audit staff performance, and completes their final Internal Audit Project Evaluation form and discusses with the audit staff to help improve their performance on future engagements and further their professional development

Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) Support

• Provides thought leadership and design / implementation support on designated audit process improvement initiatives
• Provides quality assurance support and review of audit process compliance for select audit engagements
• Leads Internal Audit focus groups in soliciting input and feedback for internal audit process changes and continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology or comparable major required.

• • Master of Business Administration in Finance or Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant is required
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is required
  • Additional qualification of CIA, CISSP, CISM or CFE is preferred

• Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience in Internal Auditing across Financial, Operational and Information Technology domains

Competencies Desired

Senior Audit Project Leads are expected to possess and further develop the following skills and personal characteristics:

• Proficient in Understanding and Analyzing the Interrelationship between Risk and Control
• Project Management
  • Scheduling Planning
  • Budgeting / Tracking
  • Prioritization of Audit Work
  • Use and Alignment of Resources
• Presentation
  • Demeanor
  • Professionalism
  • Customer Focus-Driven
  • Comfort around Senior Management
  • Business Acumen
• Conflict Management
  • Negotiating
  • Listening
  • Overcoming Obstacles and Building Consensus
• Leadership
  • Delegating and Coaching
  • Managing and Measuring Work
  • Evaluating Skills and Behaviors
• Communication
  • Ability to Persuade with Verbal and Written Communications
  • Focused, Relevant, and Impactful Report Writing
• “Big Picture” Thinking
  • Risk Assessment and Solution Design
  • Synthesizing Issues
  • Understanding the Downstream Implications of Process Steps / Issues

 Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

• Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: Remote / Hybrid
• Travel Requirements: Upto 15%

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 2681