What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Staff position at Ingles Markets, Inc.?
The Company
Ingles Markets began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Ingles Markets’ headquarters and distribution center are located just 15 minutes outside of Asheville, NC in the town of Black Mountain.
The Team
We are a lean team that services 27,000 employees across 6 states. We work hard as a collective to ensure everything is accomplished, even if it is not in our job description. While we do take things seriously, we like to have fun while we are doing it, so we can create the most impact and difference in our community.
The Position
We are looking for an Internal Audit Staff team member. This position assists with preparation of internal audits by documenting and evaluating risk, audit objectives, developing timetables and schedules, and preparing or adapting audit programs.
Additional Key Responsibilities:
- Perform audit tests, gather audit evidence, complete audit work papers and document audit.
- Support external auditors by coordinating information and test requirements.
- Conduct audit walkthroughs and detailed evidential control tests; evaluate and summarize audit results; complete audit documentation.
- Provide support on issues relating to Sarbanes Oxley, internal controls, remediation assistance, and other compliance areas as requested.
- Must have working knowledge of internal control requirements, operational and financial activities, and generally accepted accounting principles and accounting processes.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business or equivalent, and 0-3 years of Internal Audit experience.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- SAP knowledge is preferred.
- Ability to review audit findings and provide recommendations to management for improvement as well as assist in the preparation of reports to management.
- Assist in writing audit reports in a standard format which includes balanced conclusions, key deficiencies or exceptions, and the financial and/or operational implications.
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver assignments on time.
- Self-motivating, disciplined, and detail-oriented individual with ability to work independently.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
