Senior Internal Audit Manager

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

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Are you ready to make a significant impact within a leading global food company? Join Smithfield Foods as a Senior Manager of Internal Audit to support our US operations. In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Vice President - Chief Internal Auditor and play a crucial part in ensuring the financial integrity and operational excellence of our organization.

As a Sr. Manager of Internal Audit, you will be closely aligned and integrated with our US operations. You will be detail-oriented, supporting the execution of a coordinated annual risk assessment and audit planning process. Your role will involve participating in financial, operational, and compliance audits, testing the Company's internal controls, and addressing management requests. You will work closely with Company Management to maintain and enhance our superior financial standing.

In this role, you will execute a coordinated risk assessment and audit planning process, lead financial, operational, and compliance audits, and support management in special projects and other requests. Your deliverables will include the creation of audit plans, participation in audits, reports on audit findings, and recommendations for addressing operational and internal control observations. You will ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies, striving to improve operations and reduce costs. Additionally, you will provide audit support for the Company's external auditors in connection with the Smithfield Foods integrated financial statement audit.

Join our dynamic team and become an integral part of our mission to uphold the highest standards in internal audit. This role offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to the success of a global leader in the food industry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Risk Assessment and Planning: You will execute a continuous risk assessment process aligned with the Company's Enterprise Risk Management Framework and maintain/update the Audit Universe covering all locations and business processes. You will ensure appropriate execution of the audit assignment by performing the Risk and Planning Memos to identify potential risk areas, tailoring the detailed Audit Program to these areas, communicating the objectives and scope to pertinent management prior to starting the job, and ensuring all steps of the Audit Program have been completed.

• Audit Execution: You will ensure the adequate execution and completion of audit assignments in terms of both time and quality. You will also ensure that the audit results and conclusions are adequately communicated at the end of the audit. Additionally, you will follow up on the effective implementation of prior audit recommendations.

• Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: You will continually monitor and assess the control environment, staying informed about significant potential control issues, trends, and developments. You will foster a quality-oriented environment that stresses continuous improvement and implement quality initiatives as they are issued from time to time.

• Communication and Cooperation: You will provide effective and efficient cooperation with management and the external auditors. You will maintain effective communications with management and other members of the global Smithfield audit team. Additionally, you will provide and maintain a cooperation program with the external auditors, ensuring adequate audit coverage, avoiding duplication of work, and making maximum use of each other's work.

• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience in a position to include a mix of accounting, internal audit, enterprise risk management, compliance & ethics and internal control knowledge or equivalent combination or education and experience, required.

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), required.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Energized by travel 25-30% of the time.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• MBA, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

• Able to travel as needed.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.