JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for carrying out the financial, operational, control and compliance audits assigned to it, through an orderly planning process that achieves an understanding of the processes through interviews, data analysis and information review that allows the elaboration of the narratives and flow charts of the processes to identify key risks as well as control activities that help mitigate those risks, in order to develop tests to validate the effectiveness of controls, policies and procedures.

Works independently and receives minimal guidance. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Leads projects with moderate scope, risks, and resource requirements. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Develops and manages operational initiatives to deliver tactical results.

JOB DUTIES

• Leads audit and data analysis projects to discuss the plan and approach, including background, preliminary objectives/scope, budget, execution schedule, affected departments, contacts and expectations. Takes ownership and manage subsets of audits and data analysis projects with minimal oversight.
• Leads the development and maintenance of the Internal Audit' data analytics program(s) and automated software tools.
• Determines available data sources, underlying data schemas, tables, fields to perform relevant data analysis using advanced analytics software tools.
• Leverages analytics knowledge to enhance audit testing and special projects. This includes identification and development of continuous auditing and monitoring tests/analytics as well as analytic dashboards and matrices.
• Reviews documentation and data analysis output/results; determine risks, trends and the potential impact on the organization. Performs root cause analysis on issues and trends identified. Validates and documents test and data analysis procedures. Drafts and reviews reports and data analysis output/results; revise and finalize with VP of Audit.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and training to internal Auditor team regarding data analysis. Builds data analysis knowledge and capabilities across the team. Manages special projects as assigned.
• Builds and maintains relationships with business partners at the senior management and staff levels. Provides advice and shares knowledge with business partner to strengthen governance, data analysis, risk and control environments and improve processes efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contributes to strengthening and improving the governance, risk and control environment, efficiency and effectiveness of the organization; share issues, ideas and recommendations with the Internal Audit group.   "Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a job related major field of study
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Desirable SOX experience
• Experience in using ACLs desirable
• Desirabñe “Contador Publico / Accountant “ degree

CERTIFICATIONS

• CIA.- Certified Internal Auditor, prefered

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The results of their testsare reported in English and Spanish to Inform the internal audit team in Mexico and the USA as well as the auditees, the audits will be carried out using cutting-edge tools.

Required Skills Required Experience