Staff/Senior Internal Auditor

Publix•Lakeland, FL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Publix’s Financial Internal Audit Team provides independent and objective assessments of the effectiveness of the company’s governance, risk management, and control processes. The team works across the organization, including with senior leadership, to evaluate risks and internal controls, recommend improvements, and help ensure financial and operational systems align with business objectives. The Staff Internal Auditor performs audits for routine business initiatives or engagements across multiple business areas, including operational assessments. Candidates should have at least two years of work experience in a business or analytical field. The Senior Internal Auditor performs audits for complex business initiatives or engagements across multiple business areas, including operational assessments. Senior candidates should have at least six years of experience in a business or analytical field, including two years in internal audit or public accounting. The position requires understanding risk management and internal controls, system implementation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive improvements across the organization. Publix is an employee-owned supermarket company. Corporate offices promote in-person collaboration, with a hybrid option. Employees may work from home one day a week after at least 90 days of service, provided they maintain a performance evaluation score of “Meets Expectations/Successful” or above.

Requirements

For the Staff Internal Auditor role: a bachelor’s degree in a business or analytical discipline.
For the Staff Internal Auditor role: at least two years of work experience in a business or analytical discipline, such as internal audit, public accounting, or financial accounting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint and Access is expected after training.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information and adapt under pressure.
Ability to apply creative and innovative thinking.
Ability to make sound judgments based on knowledge, experience, observations, and available information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently, be productive, and follow through on responsibilities to bring projects to a successful conclusion.
For the Senior Internal Auditor role: at least six years of work experience in a business or analytical field, including at least two years in internal audit and/or public accounting.
For the Senior Internal Auditor role: a master’s degree in a business or analytical field.
For the Senior Internal Auditor role: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.
For the Senior Internal Auditor role: knowledge of internal auditing concepts, business management concepts (including objectives, risks, and controls), fundamental accounting principles and concepts, and Publix’s organization and business operations.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as required by Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Understand and assess business-area objectives, risks, and controls to ensure significant risks are identified and appropriate controls are established to reduce or eliminate risk.
Improve business-area understanding of objectives, risks, and controls.
Perform audits across multiple business areas, including operational assessments; the posting describes moderate-complexity audits among the key responsibilities.
Develop and maintain knowledge of emerging professional standards, regulatory initiatives, and retail industry trends.

Benefits

Onsite cafeteria with a daily selection of hot meals, soup, sandwiches, and a salad bar.
Free flu shots.
Mental health and financial counseling.
Paid time off (PTO).
Tuition and adult education reimbursement.
Short-term disability.
Group life insurance.
401(k) matching.
Profit Plan contributions.
Ability to purchase Publix stock after one full year of service.
Employee stock ownership plan contributions of Publix stock at no cost to associates.
Ability to work from home one day a week, subject to service and performance requirements.