LEAD, GLOBAL TRADE AUDITOR

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

Conducts risk assessments, establishes areas of focus, and develops audit methodology, processes, and programs related to THD compliance with the requirements of U.S and Canada Customs and other regulatory agencies. Conducts audits and identifies areas of concern and addresses compliance issues and process improvement opportunities. Prepares integral metrics and reporting for management. Evaluates internal controls, deficiencies, and process weaknesses.  Provides professional liaison and support with U.S. and Canada Customs, Internal and External Legal Counsel, Brokers, Offshore Teams, and Global Trade business partners.

As a Lead Auditor, you will help with supporting individual contributors (Sr. Auditors), prioritize and review work, while balancing your own workload. This role is expected to present continuous improvement insights and recommendations to managers and leaders. In addition, Lead Auditors will collaborate with cross-functional teams, requiring effective communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and partnerships while managing competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• 100% - Conducts compliance audits of various functional groups, processes, and service providers to assess the effectiveness of internal controls; identify risk and make recommendations; prepare comprehensive metrics and reporting. Partners with management in assigned business areas to identify key business risk for audits. Develop and test new audit programs and processes. Oversee, develop, and train Sr. Auditors.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to the Manager, Global Trade Audit
• This position has 0 direct reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in compliance auditing of government regulations
• Strong knowledge of import laws and regulations and other government agency requirements

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 5

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• 5

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience

Certifications:

• Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Internal Auditor

Competencies:

• Drives Engagement
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Results

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