PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Senior Internal Auditor – Audit Operations is responsible for assisting in the completion and documentation of risk based internal audit assurance activities that includes executing key processes related to methodology, quality assurance, risk assessments, the annual audit plan, reporting and communication with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Board of Directors (BOD), and the issue management life-cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Assist in the execution of an annual risk assessment to inform development of the annual internal audit plan.Assist in the compilation and communication of the annual internal audit plan.Assist in documenting the department’s internal audit methodology in conformance with relevant frameworks and standards such as COSO and the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.Assist in development, scoping and testing of the quality assurance and improvement program to ensure the department is in conformance with IIA's standards.Assist in drafting audit results for ELT and the BOD.Assist in monitoring and executing the issue management life-cycle, including reporting and communication protocols to ensure issues identified are monitored and adequately remediated.Provide leadership and development by coaching and mentoring audit staff and providing effective project feedback, including setting clear performance expectations.Manage timely and quality delivery of multiple tasks. Keep abreast of current trends, new developments.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 Audit Operations activities.

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 programsWear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory, helping to promote a zero-accident culture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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