Internal Audit Manager

 "We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.​​ From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

We are actively searching for an Internal Audit Manager to execute operational audits to prevent risk and support work efficiency through the annual internal audit plan. The incoming will investigate cases and report the results in a timely manner, operate pre-risk management activities to reduce the potential risks and prevent the recurrence of similar issues. The Internal Audit Manager will establish a culture of “Jeong-Do Management” in the Americas (North and South America) through ‘Jeong-Do Management’ promotion and education programs.

This position requires 6+years of experience in operational audits such as ethical management and support the company’s code of business conduct to enable fair trade.  This position is based in our corporate office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA with travel in the US, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and possibly to Korea to visit our Headquarters. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internal audits:

• Execute internal audits, including scoping, resourcing, executing, and reporting in accordance with the annual Internal Audit Plan requirements
• Ensure timely reporting of internal audit results and program status to management
• Perform follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues

Investigations:

• Conduct investigation procedures and prepare the investigation reports
• Perform follow-up on the status of the outstanding investigation issues

Pre-risk Management:

• Apply knowledge of internal control concepts and experience with planning, performing, managing, and reporting on the evaluation of various business processes, areas, and functions
• Operate preventive activities about risks

Education and promotion of Ethical activities:

• Operate policies and procedures related to 'Jeong-Do Management'
• Develop Ethics training materials and operate education programs
• Provide LG's commitment to fair competition and fair trade through the guidelines on LG's Jeong-Do management to vendors
• Produce and distribute the 'Jeong-Do Management Letter' to support compliance with the Code of Ethics
• Communicate with HQ to accelerate 'Jeong-Do Management'

* Jeon-Do Management: LG’s unique code of conduct

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Education/Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Business Administration (Accounting, Finance), Economics, or Business Administration from an accredited university or program required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred

Requirements:

• 6+ years of related internal audit or accounting/finance or business management experience
• Work experience of manufacturing companies is preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive and methodical in understanding unfamiliar business processes and sharing this knowledge
• Self-motivated and proactive, with respect to prioritize work and meet deadlines and professional development

Preferred Qualification/What We’d Like to See:

• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (written and spoken) is preferred.
• Skilled in use of PCs and related software (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Knowledge of SAP (ERP) system is preferred
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to work and support others in a dynamic environment in teams and independently

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.