Lead Internal Auditor

Lead Internal Auditor – Controls Management Program At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally‑diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive. The Lead Internal Auditor role at World Fuel ("WF") offers a high‑impact opportunity to own and drive the company’s Controls Management program encompassing the annual SOX 404 program as well as oversight of key operational controls across the business. As the day‑to‑day lead of the Controls Management program, you will partner closely with our co‑sourced partner and our external auditors to ensure a well‑scoped, well‑executed, and well‑documented program. This position is designed for a controls‑centric professional who thrives on coordination, quality, and continuous improvement. You’ll be the connective tissue between Internal Audit, the business, our external auditors, and our co‑sourced partner. Join us in a role that values quality, collaboration, growth, and impact. Responsibilities Lead and execute the annual SOX 404 program end‑to‑end: scoping, risk assessment, walkthroughs, design and operating effectiveness testing, and deficiency evaluation. Expand the Controls Management program beyond SOX to include oversight and monitoring of key operational controls. Maintain the integrated risk and controls matrix (RCM), distinguishing key vs. non‑key and financial vs. operational controls. Serve as the primary day‑to‑day liaison with our external auditors – scoping alignment, reliance discussions, PBC coordination, and timely resolution of review notes. Oversee and coordinate our co‑sourced delivery partner – quality, timeliness, and workpaper review. Communicate deficiencies, themes, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders; track remediation through to closure. Prepare Controls Management status updates and materials for the Internal Audit leadership team and the Audit Committee. Apply analytics and AI‑enabled tools to enhance testing efficiency, coverage, and continuous monitoring. May lead and execute operational/advisory audits from planning to reporting with minimal oversight, focusing on timely execution and valuable observations. Qualifications 4‑8 years of relevant experience in auditing, accounting, risk management or related field. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, MIS, or similar. Strong understanding of internal controls, process flows, and audit methodology. Knowledge of COSO, GAAP, and IIA Standards. Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and process mapping tools. Exercise sound judgment when making decisions. Positive attitude, pro‑active and resourceful. Ability to travel up to 5% may be required. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Controls Management in complex environments. Familiarity with IT general controls or IT audit concepts. Experience with operational/advisory audits. Certifications with CPA, CIA, or CISA. Benefits A culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Exposure to diverse business functions and senior leaders and meaningful, high‑impact work. Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance across Internal Audit and beyond. A team that values curiosity, humility, and high performance. Success in This Role You consistently manage multiple reviews maximizing your utilization while maintaining quality, judgment, timeliness and strong relationships. Stakeholders view you as a proactive, credible advisor. You actively contribute to improving how Internal Audit operates, not just what it delivers. World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr