Senior IT Audit Associate

Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 diversified and vertically integrated agribusiness and ocean transportation company, currently has an opening for Senior IT Audit Associate. This position is located in Merriam, Kansas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the SR IT Audit Services Manager in providing a comprehensive, practical program of annual Internal Audit coverage over assigned business segments.
• Collaborate with other Senior Associates to plan the IT objectives and scope of each audit and prepare audit work programs to be used during the engagement for achievement of stated objectives.
• Plan the review of audit objectives with the SR IT Audit Services Manager.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate audit evidence to provide an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the activities being reviewed, including independent research of Internal Control and technology best practices, company policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed audit workpapers to support audit observations and analysis, as well as provide information for future audit work. Each audit must be performed in a manner consistent with the IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Make oral and written presentations to management during the audit as needed, including at interim periods to address urgent questions/issues, as well as at the conclusion of the audit to discuss deficiencies and recommend corrective action.
• Through a written audit report, communicate audit findings and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations, and reducing cost.
• Plan, schedule and execute stand-alone IT audits to assist in the completion of the comprehensive Internal Audit Plan.
• Evaluate the adequacy of the corrective action taken by local management to improve deficient conditions.
• Maintain open and effective working relationships with IT management and continuously increase knowledge and familiarity of operations at Seaboard's various companies.
• Perform urgent and unique reviews and projects as requested by Senior Management.
• Maintain open communication with the SR IT Audit Services Manager, as well as local management for the effective and timely performance of the Auditor's responsibility.
• Planning, scheduling, and performing SOX IT General Control testing for relevant entities to comply with regulatory standards and produce work to be relied upon by Division Management, Corporate Management, and External Auditors.
• Planning, scheduling, and coordinating with External Audit to assist with the performance of substantive testing to help reduce overall audit fees.
• Coordination with management regarding testing timing for SOX controls to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Provide ongoing consulting in areas including related to IT control considerations, security matters, third party service provider control considerations and system upgrade and implementation to affiliates while representing Seaboard Corporation in a highly competent, professional manner.
• Through partnership with SAS Management, organize and attend regular continuing education programs for both certification maintenance and ongoing education on emerging trends in related technology, accounting, auditing, and business areas relevant to audits done.
• Assist in the preparation of formal audit reports which are sent to management at all levels across the organization, including management at affiliate locations being reviewed as well as Corporate.
• Administration of the internal audit software, which includes user setup and project maintenance. Provide department wide guidance and best practices for where appropriate.
• Supervise and review the work of Audit Interns while providing mentorship and guidance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Accounting, Systems, or other applicable degree is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of Big 4 Accounting Firm experience or applicable corporate experience.
• CISA, CIA, or CPA certification is preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or French is preferred.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with confidential and privileged information.
• Experience with OpenPages and/or Teammate audit software is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 10-25%, Domestic and International locations.

DIRECT REPORTS

No direct reports.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Includes a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to manipulate, handle or touch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.