Internal Auditor

About the role

The Smithfield Foods, Inc Internal Audit Department is currently seeking an Internal Auditor to support execution of a coordinated risk assessment and audit planning process, participate in financial, operational and compliance audits, management requests as well as work closely with and partner with the Company Management.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of the risk assessment and audit planning process to effectively understand the changes and enterprise risks associated with the Company’s strategic, operational, financial, and compliance objectives.
• Aid in planning and execution of audit projects in accordance with department standards, ensuring identifying potential risk areas for the area under review.
• Aid in determining that adequate corrective action on reported audit findings is timely taken and is achieving the desired results.
• Foster a quality-oriented environment stressing continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective and efficient cooperation with management and the external auditors.
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Ensure adequate audit techniques are used to measure effectiveness of the Company’s operations.
• Ensure audit work papers adequately support the work done, results obtained and conclusions reached.
• Ensure audit reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise and constructive to provide management with value-added internal control and operations improvement opportunities.
• Provide and maintain a cooperation program 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.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality initiatives as may be issued from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and an MBA is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in public accounting and/or the Food Industry is preferred, but not required.
• Financial Auditing, Operational Auditing, Management Consulting, Information Systems Auditing, In-depth knowledge of Internal Control Techniques, and People Management skills necessary.
• Experience auditing in SAP environment is desired, but not required.
• Understanding of GAAP and internal auditing standards.
• Computer skills, including Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in performing multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Promote an ethical culture utilizing these 4 core values; integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competency.

Benefits

Smithfield Foods provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Relocation package available. Equal opportunity employer. No EEO information provided.