Senior Internal Auditor

Louis Dreyfus Company • Wilton, CT

6d

About The Position

As a Senior Internal Auditor within LDC, you will be involved in high-profile & complex audits (e.g., covering assets such as production/processing plants & grains elevators, trading desks, and functions), investigations, continuous audit & monitoring programs leveraging advanced technology and data analytics tools (and beyond when required).
Specifically in the North America region (covering US & Canada), where the company has made significant investments in either building new plants or expanding existing ones in recent years, we are looking to add a new member to the Internal Audit team with strong background in operations and/or operations audit, with preferred skills in process optimization, quality control, project management and familiarity with industry standards in production/processing, maintenance, inventory mgt., SHE.
This is a great opportunity to join a leading and growing global agri-commodities merchant & food processor with strong career prospects, a crucial industry at the heart of food security and global geopolitical challenges, and a very dynamic and well-regarded Global Internal Audit team.

We are looking for innovative self-starters, eager to drive change within the organization in a fast-paced environment by driving process improvements, adopting new audit technologies, and enhancing data-driven decision-making, while also helping to further develop the department’s audit methodologies and approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (preferably Industrial or Mechanical), Finance, or Business Administration.
• Min. 4 years experience required (preferably in the manufacturing industry) either in (1) operations or operations audit, (2) internal audit in an MNC, and (3) internal/external audit in a “Big 4” audit firm
• Strong background and/or understanding on Operations (e.g., processing/production, maintenance, SHE)
• Fluent in English and another language a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in extracting, working with and interpreting data, ideally with practical experience with data analytics tools, with a priority on ACL, Python, Power BI or similar coding / programing languages / tools.
• Proficient (advanced level) in MS Excel – able to run complex data analytics.
• The candidate must be flexible, able to change priorities quickly, have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and should be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines when required. Must be comfortable working in ambiguous and/or stressful situations.
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, creative ability to work independently, eager to solve complex issues, strong business acumen, and a “think-out-of-the-box” mindset, demonstrated by identifying innovative audit approaches, leveraging new data analytics tools, and proposing process optimizations to address unique business challenges.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and organizational skills. Able to apply good judgment and decision-making skills in helping management prioritize and determine the most important risks that they need to focus on.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, as well as effective reporting capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• CIA certification would be a plus.
• International experience (studies, or work) is a plus.
• Experience working in commodities trading environment is a plus as it provides valuable insights into market dynamics, operational risks, and the unique compliance challenges specific to the industry

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing an adequate audit plan, with the Region & the Functions.
• Participate in or lead audit projects (e.g., asset audits [of production/processing plants, grains elevators, etc.], trading desk audits, and investigations) in North America region and potentially, in other regions when required as well as global continuous audits & monitoring programs – leveraging controls/reports automation - in coordination with Management (business lines & Functions).
• Identify, and recommend controls, business practices, organizational, and process enhancements.
• Prepare and provide audit reports and present to management conclusions of audit projects.
• Monitor management's progress on remediation activities.
• Develop strong relationships with business lines / Platforms and Functions (Industry, Finance, Risk, Compliance, etc.).
• Stay abreast of emerging trends to assess the impact on audit approaches/methodology and potential risks & controls to be covered.
• Contribute to department improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

What This Job Offers

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