Internal Audit Manager
Wells Enterprises, Inc. has some of the most highly sought after Operations jobs in the entire Siouxland region. In addition to competitive compensation, weekly paychecks, and safe reliable employment (full-time and seasonal), we offer opportunities for upward mobility within the company. You’ll be working in a clean, safe, state-of-the-art production facility. On top of all that, our plant smells like ice cream!
This is your chance to join the greatest ice cream team in the World!
Under administrative direction, performs financial, business and operational audits throughout the Company to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with Company policy and procedure, accuracy and reliability of financial, business and manufacturing data, and safeguarding of Company assets. This position will serve as the technical leader for the Internal Audit Department in the areas of food products manufacturing, safety and quality.
Primary responsibilities Include:
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Leads internal audits and special reviews to provide assurance regarding the existence and effectiveness of financial, business, operational and manufacturing controls and standard processes.
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Conducts examinations of business, manufacturing and accounting processes, transactions and records to ensure the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with Company standards through the testing and evaluation of key controls and operating procedures.
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Develops audit work programs and work papers for evaluating internal controls and compliance.
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Assists with the evaluation and assessment of risks associated with the Company’s business and manufacturing processes and accounting practices.
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Offers suggestions or identifies opportunities relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of processes. Performs follow-up of significant recommendations to determine if appropriate corrective action was taken and intended results were achieved.
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Prepares audit reports on findings and recommends improvements and actions to be taken where there are weaknesses in internal control and compliance.
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Prepares ad hoc reporting and analysis as required or directed. On a selective basis, may serve as a resource for special projects deemed critical by management.
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Inspects, identifies, documents and flowcharts the Company’s system of financial, business and operational controls and processes.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Agri-Business, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Food Science, General Business, Management or a related field. Professional certification preferred.
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Five of more years of internal audit, quality and food safety compliance or operations management experience. Demonstrated experience with food or nutritional products manufacturing in an FDA / USDA regulated industry.
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Strong audit or compliance practices knowledge, general accounting, manufacturing, food quality management, finance, and business processes. Understanding of manufacturing and corporate business and accounting concepts and process control analysis. High-level proficiency with organization data processing techniques and threat assessment techniques.
- High-level proficiency in written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization. Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills needed to recognize patterns in data, information or events to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations for action. Time management and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to direct, organize and conduct work processes related to complex auditing projects. Ability to engage internal customers with enthusiasm, adaptability and professionalism. Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Leadership, business acumen, integrity, candor and diplomacy.
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Disabled