Sr Internal Auditor
Lamb Weston

Job Info

Job Description Summary
Internal Audit at Lamb Weston provides a balanced perspective in identifying and solving risks to the achievement of the company's strategic, operational, and compliance objectives. This position will have the pleasure of working with people at all levels and in all areas of the company. This is a key position that will be responsible for helping Lamb Weston accomplish its objectives by performing various Internal Audit services (e.g. financial and operational audits, SOX controls testing).

Job Description

• Coordinate and test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls

• Perform all phases of internal audits in accordance with department and professional standards

• Assist in determining the audit scope through technical research and discussion with internal audit managers

• Perform and document all procedures necessary to satisfy identified audit objectives

• Demonstrate strong competencies in areas of internal controls, project management, and relationship building

• Identify process and organizational risks and recommend appropriate controls

• Translate issues into business risks and impacts in an effective manner

• Clearly communicate audit results to management in a timely manner, including impact and management action plans

• Follow-up on prior audit findings, ensuring management action plans have been implemented

• Utilize data analytics to plan and scope projects

• Develop effective relationships with team members and business partners.

• Develop and mentor associate team members

• Coordinate and work directly with external auditors

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

• 3+ years professional audit (internal or external) experience is required

• CPA and/or CIA certification

• SOX compliance experience

• Working knowledge of basic accounting, US GAAP, SOX, COSO 2013 Framework, PCAOB and internal control audit requirements

• Experience identifying and documenting existing controls, identifying control gaps, and testing the design and effectiveness of controls

• Proficient PC and MS Skills

• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills

• Ability to think critically, ask questions and analyze complex areas

• Ability to travel an average of 20% (on-site visits to other offices, plants locations)