Audit Analyst

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

An Audit Analyst works under the direct supervision of an audit manager to perform Risk Based audits of ADM entities throughout the world. On each assignment, the Audit Analyst will lead staff members and review, assimilate, and logically document work procedures performed at ADM entities with a focus on the inherent risks associated with each entity. Upon completion of each audit assignment, the Audit Analyst will work with project staff and the audit manager to provide ADM Management and the Board of Directors with analysis, information, and recommendations in an objective, accurate, and timely fashion.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accountancy or related field with 12-15 hours of accounting courses; Minimum GPA 3.0 (International Candidate Degree/GPA Requirements vary by country but are similar in substance)
• 3+ years of relevant Audit experience
• BA or BS degree in Accounting or related field
• Understanding of agriculture industry and/or commodity trading, and basic geometry
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written formats to all levels of employees
• Must possess the capacity to deal successfully with conflict
• Aptitude to balance multiple priorities to meet more stringently established deadlines
• Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to apply previously gained knowledge to new situations
• Understanding of basic training and motivation skills
• Possesses strong organizational skills
• Capability to climb ladders up to 100 feet high
• Flexibility to travel up to 50 percent of the time going to ADM Entities Worldwide. 30-40% travel is typical.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Data Analytics and AI within your work is a plus.
• General knowledge of the Grain Origination Industry, including understanding of hedge accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform Risk Based audits of ADM entities throughout the world.
• Lead staff members on audit assignments.
• Review, assimilate, and logically document work procedures performed at ADM entities with a focus on inherent risks.
• Provide ADM Management and the Board of Directors with analysis, information, and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with professionalism to all auditees, including ADM Executive Management.
• Assess, solve, and reach conclusions to all problems encountered.
• Accept last minute changes in relation to month to month project assignment and audit scopes.
• Perform additional and new assignments with an energetic approach.
• Exemplify a strict moral and ethical code when working with all ADM Colleagues and Business Partners.
• Listen to differing viewpoints, provide constructive criticism, and help all team members feel valued and included.
• Focus on meeting due dates and project deadlines on all assignments.
• Demonstrate and enforce safe work habits of ADM Colleagues and Business Partners.
• Volunteer to perform above and beyond assigned work to illustrate a collaborative approach in all facets of the career.
• Take action on individual execution plan outlined as a staff auditor to obtain professional certification (CPA, CIA, and CISA) and make progress toward plan goals.
• When performing lead role on audit engagements have all work completed and turned into project manager no later than 25 and that the draft report is issued no more than 30 business days after the last day in the field.
• As a lead auditor, write project evaluations for all staff that work with you to provide constructive feedback on a timely basis – within 10 days of when a report drafts.
• Identify and communicate weaknesses identified during Sarbanes Oxley Key Financial Control and Annual Financial Statement engagements to ensure ADM compliance with financial regulations.
• Perform in a lead auditor capacity on more complex audits including oversight of multiple staff members work and assessment of their performance.
• Solve medium complexity problems with guidance from project manager.

Benefits

• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
• If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level