What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Auditor position at Sonoco?
From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.
Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
Sonoco is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor in our Charlotte, NC or Hartsville, SC location. The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Internal Audit and will conduct or assist in conducting financial and operational audits. This position also assists in the development and maintenance of audit documentation and testing programs. Candidates should be familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX) regulations and auditing methodologies and techniques. Prior experience performing SOX Audits is required.
What you’ll be doing :
- Assists with risk assessment activities, preparation of the annual internal audit plan and updating of audit programs as needed to meet audit objectives
- Identifies and recommends strategies to drive audit efficiency through automation, standardization and streamlining of activities
- Develops or updates a detailed understanding of current business processes across the Company and prepares or updates flowcharts, narratives, and walkthroughs to document this understanding
- Completes work programs for audit areas requiring strong technical skill
- Compiles and evaluates information through inquiries, tests, analyses, and observations to develop conclusions about risks and the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including internal controls over financial reporting (SOX)
- Drafts audit reports for the Internal Audit Manager or Director and assists in discussing with management the audit results and recommendations for remediation and / or improvement
- Works with business process leaders and control owners to identify solutions to solve problems, improve work processes and strengthen controls
- Assists in determining that adequate corrective action on reported audit findings is taken timely and is achieving the desired results.
- Fosters a quality-oriented environment stressing continuous improvement
- Supervise the activities of the staff auditors or other supplemental audit resources on certain audit assignments.
- Accesses reports, data and other information from various systems to develop and perform analytical procedures
- Educates process owners regarding the importance of maintaining strong internal controls and the role of internal audit.
- May participate in certain fraud and whistleblower investigations
- Coordinates and collaborates regularly with the external auditors ensuring adequate audit coverage, avoiding duplication of work and making use of each other’s work to the maximum extent possible
- Plans and completes assigned audits in accordance with accepted professional standards
- Performs other accounting and auditing duties as directed
This position can be located at either our Charlotte, NC office or our Corporate Headquarters in Hartsville, SC and is operating under a Hybrid Work Model.
We’d love to hear from you if :
Travel : Sonoco is a dynamic company with worldwide operations. Staff will be involved with audits in foreign and domestic locations. This may range from approximately 15% - 25%.
Compensation :
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.
Benefits
Salary : $98,000 - $110,250
