Senior Internal Auditor

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Senior Internal Auditor – Corporate Audit is responsible for assisting in the completion and documentation of risk based internal audit assurance activities that may include complex assignments. Primarily responsible for conducting day to day internal auditing for enterprise-wide, or Corporate specific areas fulfilling objectives of internal auditing: planning and executing internal audit fieldwork in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, generally acceptable audit standards, and generally accepted accounting principles; creating audit programs; identifying audit issues, and making recommendations for corrections; obtaining corrective action commitments; and writing audit reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Prepare for and lead effective client interviews and document interview results via narratives, flowcharts and process maps for complex business processes.
• Analyze process documentation to evaluate design effectiveness and efficiency of controls.
• Design and execute testing strategy
• Identify internal control weaknesses, including risks, and root cause.
• Present and effectively communicate identified audit issues to Management and to Audit leadership.
• Deepen knowledge of the organization, operations, policies and procedures
• Create work papers in line with procedures and documentation requirements.
• Work independently with minimal oversight to ensure work is completed on time and within deadlines.
• Receive constructive feedback and apply to future assignments.
• Continually communicate progress of audit assignments.
• Help document and evaluate Risk Assessments.
• Lead and execute smaller or less complex audit engagements, ensuring appropriate scoping, timely completion, and adherence to quality standards.
• Review staff work papers in line with procedures and documentation requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• Master’s Degree preferred but not required.
• Three (3) years professional Internal/External Audit work experience or equivalent
• Ability to work independently while exercising judgement in risk-based assessments difficult or complex nature.
• Interact comfortably with Senior/Executive level management.
• Poultry industry knowledge and experience preferred but not required.
• Professional Accounting Certification (i.e. CIA, CPA, CMA, CFE, etc.) preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Financial Analysis, Continuous Auditing and Big Data.
• Experience in internal auditing in conformance with the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, COSO frameworks, and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
• Basic understanding of theory and practice of operational internal controls and protection of company assets.
• Basic knowledge of Internal Auditing and current on regulatory trends.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, using detailed written reports and narratives, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to self-motivate and work alone on projects, or as part of a team to execute the Internal Audit plan.
• Sound work ethic, high degree of personal integrity, honesty and moral character. Must behave ethically.
• Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None. This is an individual contributor position. There may be opportunities to temporarily supervise staff in less complex audit engagements. Competencies required: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly and Interpersonal Savvy.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory, helping to promote a zero-accident culture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods
• Ability to work in cold/humid or hot/dusty environments as needed
• Occasionally required to travel to locations in the performance or supervision of audits
• Travel approximately 15-30% as necessary to accomplish IA objectives.
• May require inventory observations at Plant or Public Freezers, Coolers, Plants, Feed Mill, Hatcheries, etc.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.