We are looking for a versatile professional to join Yum! Brands’ Global Internal Audit function to manage the Internal Audit team’s global SOX Reliance testing program. The ideal candidate has significant experience with SOX-based internal control audits, has a growth mindset and prioritizes desire to learn in their day-to-day work. This broader skill set is critical as we continuously optimize the SOX reliance program as the business changes.

This highly visible role partners closely with process and control owners within Yum’s Finance and IT functions, as well as with our external auditor, to plan, execute, and supervise testing of SOX controls where external auditors can place reliance on our testing. This is truly a global role, as SOX reliance controls are included in control environments within both our U.S. and international businesses.  This is a terrific opportunity for a professional to leverage a SOX-based background to join a world-class organization and learn the business behind a ~$35B global, tech-led franchisor.

This role is based in Louisville, KY working in a hybrid environment, coming onsite 2-3 days/week. 

Salary Range: $95,000 to $115,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Key Responsibilities:

SOX testing execution, supervision and project management: Coordinate and execute specific control testing; highlight any exceptions and deficiencies, as well as remediation of any past deficiencies. Provide recurring reporting on the progress of the testing program throughout the year. SOX planning: Partner with external auditors and management to align specifics of reliance testing strategy for both process controls (i.e. automated and manual controls), and general IT controls. Plan and coordinate timing of the testing. Ad hoc projects, including assistance in auditing other finance and operational areas:  Assist in testing of key controls in Food Safety, SCM, franchise governance and non-SOX finance areas, as well as other projects such as enterprise-risk franchise audits.
 

Minimum Requirements:

B.A business (e.g. finance, accounting, CIS) 3+ years of public accounting including experience planning and executing SOX audits. Proven written and verbal communication skills coupled with disciplined time and project management – i.e., properly prioritizing and completing concurrent projects

Preferred Requirements:

Master’s Degree (MSA, MBA preferred) CPA and/or experience from Big 4 public accounting firms Experience in building an audit solution to a new risk/area of the business