Internal Auditor

The Smithfield Foods, Inc Internal Audit Department is currently seeking an Internal Auditor to support execution of a coordinated risk assessment and audit planning process, participate in financial, operational and compliance audits, management requests as well as work closely with and partner with the Company Management. The position is located in Smithfield, VA.

• Assist in the development of the risk assessment and audit planning process to effectively understand the changes and enterprise risks associated with the Company’s strategic, operational, financial, and compliance objectives.
• Assist in planning and execution of audit projects in accordance with department standards, ensuring identifying potential risk areas for the area under review.
• Assist in determining that adequate corrective action on reported audit findings is timely taken and is achieving the desired results.
• Foster a quality-oriented environment stressing continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective and efficient cooperation with management and the external auditors.
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Ensure adequate audit techniques are used to measure effectiveness of the Company’s operations.
• Ensure audit work papers adequately support the work done, results obtained and conclusions reached.
• Ensure audit reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise and constructive to provide management with value added internal control and operations improvement opportunities.
• Maintain effective communications with Management and other members of the global Smithfield audit team.
• Provide and maintain a co‑operation program with the external auditors ensuring adequate audit coverage, avoiding duplication of work and making use of each other’s work to the maximum extent possible.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality initiatives as may be issued from time to time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four‑year college or university and 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree in Accounting, or related field, will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and an MBA is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in public accounting and/or the Food Industry is preferred, but not required.
• Financial Auditing, Operational Auditing, Management Consulting, Information Systems Auditing, In‑depth knowledge of Internal Control Techniques, and People Management skills necessary.
• Experience auditing in SAP environment is desired, but not required.
• Understanding of GAAP and internal auditing standards.
• Computer skills, including Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
• Experience in performing multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Promote an ethical culture utilizing these 4 core values; integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competency.
• Must be able to travel 15% to 20% of the time.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,…