An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Director, Internal Audit!! 

Location: Austin, TX or Galway, IRL

Job ID: 44898

Are you looking for a new challenge in an Internal Audit Director role where you can demonstrate your expertise and act as a trusted advisor? Join our team at ASSA ABLOY HID Global and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

We are looking for an energetic, sharp, and motivated internal audit or assurance professional to lead the internal audit function.  This individual should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, passion for what they do and business process acumen.  The Director of Internal Audit will report functionally to the Divisional CFO and will indirectly report to the VP & Head of Internal Audit of the ASSA ABLOY Group.

As the Director of Internal Audit you will join a dynamic team focused on

ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of independently conducting comprehensive internal audit projects, identifying control deficiencies, and recommending risk remediation actions. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of auditing principles and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will also be data-driven, leveraging analytical tools and techniques to extract insights and drive informed decision-making within the organization.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

As our Director, Internal Audit you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Developing and leading the audit plan, overseeing comprehensive assurance audits aimed at assessing the effectiveness of existing controls, operational efficiencies, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Specify the scope of audits to provide clarity on areas of focus.
• Identifying, evaluating, and addressing control deficiencies during audits, providing recommendations for improvements. Proactively identifying emerging risks and potential control deficiencies through ongoing risk assessments and monitoring activities.
• Assisting business partners with the development of remediation plans to mitigate weaknesses.
• Reviewing operational and finance department business processes and suggest ways to improve such processes.
• Preparing detailed audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommended actions, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability within the organization. Leverage modern reporting tools and AI‑driven summarization to enhance clarity and speed.
• Cultivating strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including business area managers, division and group management, and external auditors, to ensure alignment, transparency, and buy-in for audit findings and recommendations.
• Interacting with the global internal audit team, comprising the VP & Head of Group Internal Audit, internal auditors from other divisions, and the guest auditor pool, participating in internal audit team meetings to share insights and best practices. Contribute to the modernization of Group Internal Audit through knowledge sharing, digital tooling adoption, and cross‑division analytics initiatives.
• Regularly reporting on the progress of the audit plan and the status of open audit findings, emphasizing proactive risk management and continuous improvement initiatives. Utilize dashboards, data analytics and predictive indicators to support continuous monitoring.
• Reviewing and facilitating the internal control framework and the annual internal control self-assessment,
• Working closely with the Divisional Code of Conduct Committee to effectively address governance and compliance issues, including leading and coordinating special investigations into potential governance and compliance issues, fostering a culture of compliance, ethics, and integrity within the organization.

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, management information systems, or related field
• 10-15 years of corporate work experience
• 8-10 years of related internal audit, internal controls or applicable assurance experience
• Demonstrated ability and passion for driving a modern digital audit function, including advanced data analytics, AI‑augmented testing, automation, process mining, and digital audit assistants.
• Advanced proficiency in analyzing end-to-end operational and financial processes, with a focus on driving efficiency and effectiveness. Experience applying analytics, machine learning indicators, or anomaly detection is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting principles, including IFRS, and experience with financial reporting systems such as HFM or OneStream.
• Strong data analytical skills, with proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, Qlik, or Tableau is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effectively interacting with and presenting to senior management.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet sudden non-routine and unstructured requests while identifying potential issues/risks
• Willingness to travel internationally to fulfill the role.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization, with a keen understanding of organizational dynamics and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams
• Hands‑on experience using AI and Power BI to support audit testing, identify anomalies, and strengthen assurance quality.
• Experience directly managing a small team
• Certified public accountant (CPA), certified internal auditor (CIA) or MBA are preferred
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred
• Experience with a Big 4 firm is highly desirable
• Experience with Python/SQL or process‑mining tools such as Celonis is also an advantage.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [email protected].

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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