Senior Auditor

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for executing audit projects and maintaining standards of quality on audit projects by creating audit programs, time budgets, work papers, and reports. This position will participate in domestic/international corporate audits and consulting projects for the Company’s Audit Services team, as well as operations audits and SOX activities. This includes performing financial and operational audits in order to evaluate compliance with Tyson policies and procedures. Specific responsibilities include: assist in the evaluation of key risks; establish audit objectives and create audit programs; assist in the execution of an efficient and effective audit approach and ensure all assigned work is completed according to schedule and within the established budget parameters; review of audit work paper documentation including narratives, test results, and identified issues. Other responsibilities include: communicate audit findings to process owners and draft audit reports; identify and communicate process improvement opportunities; establish a reputation of being a value-added service to the business and corporate functions; lead and develop audit staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferably with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
3+ years professional experience preferred with a portion being made up of either public accounting or industry internal audit experience preferred.
Good knowledge of GAAP.
Standard computer skills with knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, as well as SAP.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
Strong presentation skills.
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute audit projects and maintain standards of quality.
Create audit programs, time budgets, work papers, and reports.
Participate in domestic/international corporate audits and consulting projects.
Perform operations audits and SOX activities.
Perform financial and operational audits to evaluate compliance with Tyson policies and procedures.
Assist in the evaluation of key risks.
Establish audit objectives and create audit programs.
Assist in the execution of an efficient and effective audit approach.
Ensure all assigned work is completed according to schedule and within established budget parameters.
Review audit work paper documentation, including narratives, test results, and identified issues.
Communicate audit findings to process owners.
Draft audit reports.
Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities.
Establish a reputation of being a value-added service to the business and corporate functions.
Lead and develop audit staff.