Internal Auditor

Location

West Palm Beach, FL | United States

Job description

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The auditor will work as part of our Internal Audit Team to execute our Internal Audit program for ASR Group. The Internal Audit function reports to the Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for ASR Group. This position will report to a Senior Internal Auditor. 

The successful candidate must have a degree in accounting and must have their CPA license or must be qualified to sit for the CPA exam and actively pursuing their CPA license. Candidates, without these qualifications will not be considered. ASR Group will provide the training so successful candidates must have the desire to learn; understand business processes and risk; have effective communication skills and be enthusiastic, tenacious, and personable. 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The core purpose of this role is to support and execute audit projects. Critical to this role is the ability to understand risk, to be able to participate in audit planning, to be able to perform audit procedures and tests and to be able to convert observations and test results into appropriate recommendations for the business.  Auditors will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of different areas within the company including manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, sustainability, sales & marketing, health & safety, maintenance, inventory, IT security, human resources, derivatives and financial accounting.  As a private company, ASR Group does not have any regulatory or compliance requirements driving the internal audit function. Our approach is designed to fulfill the needs of the management team and the Board of Directors. 

Executing Audit Projects

• Develop an understanding of the audit area.
• Participate in planning individual audits.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of key internal and external risks impacting the audit area.
• Conduct walk-throughs of key processes.
• Capture and analyze key financial and operational data, as well as process and performance metrics.
• Ensure accounting for transactions and activity is appropriate. 
• Utilize tools necessary to conduct the audit effectively. 
• Execute tests of controls and transactions and evaluate results.
• Ensure workpapers are created that appropriately support the evaluation of processes and the testing of transactions and controls.
• Keep Internal Audit Managers and Directors apprised of progress and findings.
• Recommend changes to audit scope and procedures based upon audit results, as necessary.

Issuing Audit Reports

• Assist in the development of written reports summarizing the audit, the procedures performed and the appropriate observations, recommendations and actions of management.
• Identify and document audit observations based upon audit/project interviews and test results.
• Ensure reports and audit observations are specifically based upon facts identified through audit procedures and testing.
• Ensure recommendations are appropriate from a both a risk and business perspective, rather than from a theoretical perspective.
• Ensure audit reports are properly cross-referenced to underlying workpapers.
• Ensure work papers and reports are properly filed and that risk and control databases are updated at the end of each audit.  

Training & Development

• Actively pursuing certification as a public accountant.   
• Learn the business. Focus development in areas subject to upcoming audits.
• Demonstrate strong audit skills in at least one to three areas in which ASR Group operates.
• Stay current on internal audit trends, business risks and internal business strategies, activities and results in order to lead audit projects.
• Help to train and develop the knowledge of internal audit staff members as it relates to the business and audit methodology.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Entry Level - 2 years of experience as an auditor or accountant

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Qualified to sit for Certified Public Accounting examination
• Progress towards certification as a CPA desired
• English / Spanish bilingual capability is highly desired

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Ability to develop relationships across the organization to facilitate knowledge gathering and audit execution. 
• Ability to work effectively in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.  
• Approaches situations or problems by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance. Collects and breaks down data, using analytic tools to disclose meaningful patterns and distinguish information to develop sustainable solutions.
• Ability to expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner in which messages are both complete and succinct.  Focuses on relevant topics and uses vocabulary and terminology that is appropriate given the background of the audience.
• Changes his/her interpersonal style and approach based on the circumstance; modifies his/her approach based on cues from others and makes an effort to treat people in a way that makes them feel comfortable and respected.
• Works hard to get along with others; does not get overly upset by actions that could be perceived as rude or inappropriate; gives people the benefit of the doubt when judging their actions and intentions. Considers and respects cultural differences and norms.
• Ability to maintain independence to reach reasonable conclusions; stands by conclusions without influence from inside or outside of the company.
• Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group; actively participates in team meetings and activities; supports team decisions. Looks for ways to help his/her coworkers; responds positively to requests for assistance; shares information and ideas to help others achieve their goals.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• West Palm Beach, Florida
• Periodic travel will be required to various company locations within the United States and internationally. The company currently has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Belize, United Kingdom, Italy, and Portugal.

IND123

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 

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