Internal Auditor - IT

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

The Smithfield Foods, Inc Internal Audit Department is currently seeking an Internal Auditor - IT to support execution of a coordinated risk assessment and audit planning process, focusing on our IT and Cybersecurity teams. This role will participate in financial, operational and compliance audits, management requests as well as work closely with and partner with the Company Management. The position is located in Smithfield, VA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Financial Auditing, Operational Auditing, Management Consulting, Information Systems Auditing, In-depth knowledge of Internal Control Techniques, and People Management skills necessary.
• Understanding of GAAP and internal auditing standards.
• Computer skills, including Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
• Experience in performing multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Promote an ethical culture utilizing these 4 core values; integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competency.
• Must be able to travel 15% to 20% of the time.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and an MBA is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in public accounting and/or the Food Industry is preferrred, but not required.
• Experience auditing in SAP environment is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the IT Function risk assessment and audit planning process to effectively understand the changes and enterprise risks associated with the Company’s strategic, operational, financial, and compliance objectives.
• Assist in planning and execution of IT function audit projects in accordance with department standards, ensuring identifying potential risk areas for the area under review.
• Assist in determining that adequate corrective action on reported audit findings is timely taken and is achieving the desired results.
• Foster a quality-oriented environment stressing continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective and efficient cooperation with management and the external auditors.
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Ensure adequate audit techniques are used to measure effectiveness of the Company’s IT operations, goals, and strategic direction.
• Ensure audit work adequately support the work done, results obtained and conclusions reached.
• Ensure audit reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise and constructive to provide management with value added internal control and operations improvement opportunities.
• Maintain effective communications with Management and other members of the global Smithfield audit team.
• Provide and maintain a co-operation program with the external auditors ensuring adequate audit coverage, avoiding duplication of work and making use of each other’s work to the maximum extent possible.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality initiatives as may be issued from time to time.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees