Assists the Internal Audit team in the design and implementation of audit processes, procedures and methodologies. Responsible for planning and performing financial and operational audits throughout the Company including: analytical review of financial and operational data; evaluation of internal controls; identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency; and making recommendations to enhance business processes.
Ways you will make a difference• Execute audit engagements including all aspects of planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Participate in risk assessment and planning meetings with internal management and scope audit engagements, while taking input from senior management.
• Develop the audit program applying a top down, risk-based approach to assess strategic, operational, compliance and financial risks for key business and finance processes; utilize data analytics to aid in the planning and execution of the audit.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls of key processes, operations, general business processes, regulatory and statutory requirements, and adherence to Company policies and procedures.
• Lead and execute audit tests competently; evaluate the company's internal controls looking for both control gaps and opportunities to gain process efficiencies; identify internal control issues/exceptions, review root cause(s) analysis, and ensure they are discussed and agreed with management.
• Prepare reports/presentations and communicate review results to management along with operational improvement recommendations.
• Effect change by assisting business management to develop appropriate action plans to address audit observations.
• Perform follow-up on outstanding management actions from past audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented on time.
• Develop a detailed understanding of Ferrara’s core business and financial processes. Keep current and increase knowledge of company strategies, priorities, and business objectives.
• Build positive relationships with various Finance, Accounting & Operations groups; provide consulting and advisory services which are consistent with our role to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk and/or compliance functions.
• Perform special projects, lead investigations, and/or complete management requests as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent in education and experience.
• Knowledge and skills in applying internal auditing, internal control, and accounting principles and practices, management principles and best business practices.
• Manufacturing and/or consumer products industry knowledge related to programs, policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Skill in planning and project management, and ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office application suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analysis.
• Proficiency in English (both oral & written) for effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Advanced degree (Masters) and/or MBA preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.
• Experience with data analysis software including Tableau, Audit Command Language (ACL), or IDEA are a plus.
• Prior international business experience with second language skills in Spanish a plus.