Senior Internal Auditor

POSITION SUMMARY:

J\&J Snack Foods Corp. is currently looking to hire an experienced audit professional to join our Internal Audit team as a Sr Internal Auditor. The Sr Internal Auditor will report to the Manager Internal Audit and will be based out of J\&J Snack Foods’ La Vergne, TN office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in performing the annual risk assessment. Based on the evaluation of risk, assist in preparing the annual audit plan
• Participate in the scoping of individual audits, including performing research on
• relevant audit topics as needed (e.g., Accounting, Compliance, General Manufacturing, IT Security)
• Assist the Manager Internal Audit perform all phases of an audit, including planning, fieldwork, and closing activities. Closing activities include drafting audit observations and
• recommendations, as well as communicating the draft audit observations and recommendations to auditees
• Perform follow-up of management's action plans, including assessing the
• adequacy of evidence submitted for observation closure
• Perform annual detailed SOX testing, including providing recommendations to the business on how they can strengthen the control environment
• Develop and maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of management across the business to ensure that Internal Audit is aware of changes in business activities and objectives
• Seek out relevant classes and trainings to maintain/expand professional skills
• and licenses
• Research/help implement tools and technologies (e.g., AI) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of work performed by the Internal Audit Department

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Sr Internal Auditor must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to work independently, when needed, with little oversight
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical, time management, organizational and presentation skills

CERTIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

Required Certifications: Posses at least one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems
• Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive responsibility in public accounting or internal audit, preferably in a manufacturing environment, but not required

Required Skills:

• Must have knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and IIA Professional Standards
• Demonstrated experience executing audits and evaluating risk and controls within a complex operating environment
• Fluent in English and Spanish

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

15-20% (Including travel to Mexico City for several weeks annually)