Staff Auditor (Salisbury, MD, US, 21804)

Summary

Company Information

Overview: Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company now in its second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust – a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies. Our vision is to be the most trusted name in food and agricultural products through dedication to four main value pillars: Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Stewardship.

Size: 20,000+ associates working in locations spanning 20 states and 3 countries

Culture: We work together, and we work hard, because we care about each other and what we do. We honor our past but are not bound by it, with a focus on positive change for our customers, associates, environment, and the animals in our care.

Office Location: Corporate Headquarters in Salisbury, Maryland

Summary

Perdue’s internal audit group plays a vital role in helping the business achieve its strategic, financial, and operational objectives. The audit function is designed to add value to Perdue’s operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and advance the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes which is accomplished through both consulting and assurance activities.

Is a position in internal audit the right next step in your career? Consider the following:

• Are you seeking to engage in work that is meaningful and impactful?
• Are you a critical thinker that is willing and able to challenge the status quo in pursuit of operational excellence?
• Do you have a flexible and agile mindset to effectively support the company’s management of its ever-changing risk environment?
• Are you a strong communicator who desires to collaborate with and influence colleagues, including senior leadership?
• Do you desire to learn about and support our entire multi-faceted enterprise?

This staff auditor position will report directly to the Manager of Audit Services. We are seeking a well-rounded individual that can perform a range of assignments in the following areas: information technology (IT), operations, and finance. This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive compensation package. A generous relocation package is also available for qualifying candidates.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Perform compliance testing of the Company's SOX/internal controls program, including planning, executing, and drawing conclusions on the design and operational effectiveness of Automated and IT General Controls. 
2. Make recommendations and provide guidance/consultation regarding process improvements necessary for remediating internal control gaps.
3. Assist with developing audit work programs and enhancing existing programs to execute the scope and objectives of IT, operational, and financial audits.
4. Assist with planning, executing, and reporting results of consulting and assurance engagements, including reviewing results and recommendations with management, obtaining management responses, and following up on remediation efforts where necessary. 
5. Complete special projects and other reporting duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years in an Information Systems, Accounting, and/or Auditing role

Experience Preferred

• Strong written and oral communication
• Previous SOX controls testing
• Knowledge of SAP and other ERP systems
• Understanding of the integration points between IT and business processes
• Prior exposure to the food or manufacturing industry
• CISA, CPA, CIA and/or CMA certification

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

1. Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings
2. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another
3. May need to access files, supplies and equipment
4. Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment