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Senior Internal Auditor

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In-Office
Irving, TX
Senior level
In-Office
Irving, TX
Senior level
Leads financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audits by assessing risks and controls, designing audit procedures, preparing workpapers and reports, and presenting recommendations to management and the Audit Committee. Collaborates with internal teams, external auditors, and consultants while using data analytics to improve audit effectiveness. Requires domestic and international travel of approximately 15–25%.
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The Senior Internal Auditor will take the lead in assessing risks and controls, executing financial, operational and compliance audits, and advising management on risks and controls. Execution of audits including: assessing risks, developing and executing audit programs, ensuring quality in all workpapers and deliverables, developing value-added recommendations as well as generating audit reports that will be distributed to management and the Audit Committee. This position will also work closely with management, external auditors and/or consultants to ensure compliance with Darling's SOX program. The Senior Internal Auditor will possess the skills necessary to communicate, navigate, influence and collaborate in a global, multi-faceted, dynamic organization.
 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

  • Assess risks (financial, operational and compliance) and the adequacy of related controls surrounding financial, operational and compliance areas of the business.

  • Design and execute procedures that support an adequate evaluation of the effectiveness of control design and operation given the risk appetite of management. 

  • Prepare workpapers, schedules and summaries to support audit issues and due diligence efforts.

  • Prepare audit reports & present observations and/or recommendations to management.

  • Collaborate with members of the audit team, external auditors and management when planning and executing assigned projects.

  • Execute other duties as assigned.

  • Domestic and international travel, approximately 15-25%.

  • Other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field. 

  • Require 3 or more years of internal and/or external audit experience; 5 or more years preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience working with U.S. GAAP and financial, operational and information technology auditing concepts, techniques and terminology.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • CIA or CPA certifications preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; must work well in teams and be able to develop relationships with all levels of management.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Excellent problem-solving and organization skills. 
  • Eagerness to learn and ability to be innovative.
  • Knowledge of auditing standards and frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to use technology and perform data analytics to improve the effectiveness of assignments, increase efficiencies, and quickly complete objectives. 
  • Proven ability to multi-task, complete projects on time and on budget and adjust to changing priorities.
  • Strong work ethic and high degree of initiative.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands - PLANT

  • Constantly exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
  • Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
  • Must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
  • Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
  • Position is based in an office environment
  • Constant travel to off-site locations is required.
  • Constantly exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
  • Constantly travel to off-site locations is required.
  • Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
  • Must constantly stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
  • Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands - CORPORATE

  • Position is based in an office environment
  • Constant travel to off-site locations is required.
  • Constantly exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
  • Constantly travel to off-site locations is required.
  • Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
  • Must constantly stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
  • Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
About UsWe’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. About the TeamDarling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.

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