SOX Lead Auditor

Position Overview:

The Senior Internal Auditor will execute internal audits under the direction of Global Internal Audit Leads/Managers and Directors. The Senior Global Internal Auditor will perform audits across multiple regions, including, the Americas, Asia-Pac, Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as global audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct audit reviews to evaluate adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of business process and application systems controls to mitigate operational, financial and IT risks;
• Prepare work papers/reports based upon audit results, audit documentation, and agreed management action plans defined to address observations noted;
• Maintain business management and audit leadership timely informed on audit progress, including road blocks, and observations via update meetings and closing conferences.
• Update Audit Manager and Audit Director as needed on audit progress and potential issues in a timely manner.
• Be part a global Internal Audit Competency Center of selected business process. As such, work closely the Internal Audit Manager/Director responsible for the area of expertise to analyze issues with global/regional/local impacts, develop trend analysis and compile best practices to be shared through the organization for adoption.
• Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of actions implemented to address audit issues.
• Determine compliance with established company’s policies and Sarbanes Oxley legislation;
• Effectively communicate audit observations via update meetings and closing conferences with management personnel.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing by adopting appropriate communication style to individuals at all levels of the organization and remaining open to disagreement or new ideas.
• Articulate understanding of business areas under review, and demonstrates thorough test work and solid rationale for potential audit issues.
• Update Global Internal Audit Lead/Manager and Global Internal Audit Director as needed on audit progress and potential issues in a timely manner.
• Develop an open and honest working relationship with those being audited and maintain a professional approach at all times.
• Share best practices, tools and testing methodologies with other team members, and contribute to departmental projects.
• Displays leadership and project management skills to complete quality work on time with budgeted resources.
• Effective assessment of accounting, finance and operational issues and identification of auditable areas to be included in the annual audit plan.
• Identification of useful and valuable information as basis for analysis and possible recommendations for improvement; focus on controls and processes;
• Cost-control consciousness to be able to detect possible problematic areas in operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5 plus years professional experience in SOX 404, internal audit, external audit or risk advisory, supporting multinational organizations
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, ICFR concepts, US GAAP, internal controls, and external audit reliance models
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, by adapting communication style to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to think and work analytically
• Goal-oriented and outgoing with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a diverse multi-cultural environment

Preferred Qualification:

• Professional certification preferred (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA or equivalent)
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, ACL)
• Experience with audit management software

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.