Summary

Perdue’s internal audit group plays a vital role in helping the business achieve its strategic, financial, and operational objectives. The audit function is designed to add value to Perdue’s operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and advance the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes which is accomplished through both consulting and assurance activities.

Is a position in internal audit the right next step in your career? Consider the following:

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  Are you seeking to engage in work that is meaningful and impactful?
• Are you a critical thinker that is willing and able to challenge the status quo in pursuit of operational excellence?
• Do you have a flexible and agile mindset to effectively support the company’s management of its ever-changing risk environment?
• Are you a strong communicator who desires to collaborate with and influence colleagues, including senior leadership?
• Do you desire to learn about and support our entire multi-faceted enterprise?

This senior auditor position will report directly to the Manager of Audit Services. We are seeking a well-rounded individual that can perform a range of assignments in the following areas: information technology (IT), operations, and finance.

This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive compensation package, including participation in Perdue's Management Incentive Program. A generous relocation package is also available for qualifying candidates.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform compliance testing of the Company’s SOX/internal controls program, including planning, executing, and drawing conclusions on the design and operational effectiveness of Automated and IT General Controls.
• Make recommendations and provide guidance/consultation regarding process improvements necessary for remediating internal control gaps.
• Develop audit work programs and enhance existing programs to execute the scope and objectives of IT, operational, and financial audits.
• Plan, execute, and report results of consulting and assurance engagements, including reviewing results and recommendations with management, obtaining management responses, and following up on remediation efforts where necessary.
• Complete special projects and other reporting duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience Requirements

3-5 years in an Information Systems, Accounting, and/or Auditing role

Experience Preferred

• Strong written and oral communication
• Previous SOX controls testing
• Knowledge of SAP and other ERP systems
• Understanding of the integration points between IT and business processes
• Prior exposure to the food or manufacturing industry
• CISA, CPA, CIA and/or CMA certification

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.