[CJ America] Corporate Audit Manager

CJ America, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ America, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Audit Manager to lead internal audits across our operations, ensuring robust controls and accurate financial reporting.

The role requires collaboration with the audit team, risk assessment, data analytics, and clear reporting to management in both English and Korean. The ideal candidate will have a accounting/finance background, familiarity with GAAP and internal controls, and the ability to travel about 30% to support site audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 2+ years of professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal control concepts, GAAP, and risk-based auditing.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Inquisitive, strong work ethic, independently takes initiative, time management, continuous improvement, and business acumen.
• Ability to consistently and accurately maneuver large amounts of data and to generate detailed and clear reports using flowcharts and diagrams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office, accounting software (SAP, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Position will require travel (~30%).
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a project manager that oversees audits to assess risks and controls affecting financial information and objectives.
• Collaborate with the Director on audit planning: assess results, identify risks, develop scope.
• Conduct risk-based site audits and develop data analytics to assess performance.
• Participate in planning meetings with stakeholders and build audit execution strategy.
• Interview and perform data analysis; prepare end-to-end process risk coverage.
• Prepare audit reports with root causes and practical solutions for CJ Group and affiliates.
• Monitor and follow up on implementation of recommended solutions.
• Provide training to affiliates based on audit findings; produce reports in English and Korean.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Data analysis

MS Office

Travel readiness

Bilingual Korean/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

The Corporate Audit Manager assists and provides support for the Internal Audit team’s responsibility for assuring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls throughout the company. The Corporate Audit Manager will assess the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, as well as the reliability of financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Corporate Audit team operates based on a holistic internal control framework that enables our management teams to deliver governance leadership and maintain our standing as a company of operational excellence.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Act as a project manager that oversees operational compliance and financial audits throughout the company to assess risks and controls any breakdowns that may hinder the integrity of reported financial information and/or the success of business objectives
• Collaborate closely on given tasks with the team’s Director for audit planning including:
• Assessing prior audit results
• Identifying key risks
• Developing audit scope
• Conducting risk-based assessment for site visits
• Developing data analytics to assess business performance and streamline testing
• Participating in planning meetings with key stakeholders
• Building audit execution strategy
• Interviewing and data analysis
• Prepare and conduct audits by ensuring agendas cover end-to-end process risks; consider other categories of risk such as fraud, reputational risk, or strategic risk
• Incorporate necessary methods of risk assessment and control testing (e.g., interview, data analytics, and SOX reliance) to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of audit fieldwork
• Prepare audit reports to CJ Group and affiliates, ensuring all reports are clear, concise, identify root problems with practical solutions, and ultimately provide valuable insights to the management
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of recommended solutions
• Continually learn new skill development on sector rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards for constant improvement
• Provide necessary training to other affiliates based on the audit report
• Create ad-hoc and routine reports both in English and Korean
• Perform other related duties assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related major with minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Good knowledge of internal control concepts, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and risk-based auditing; must be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Inquisitive, strong work ethic, independently takes initiative, time management skills, commitment to continuous improvement, and drive to develop business acumen
• Ability to consistently and accurately maneuver large amounts of data and to generate detailed and clear reports using flowcharts and diagrams
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office, accounting software (SAP, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Position will require some travel (Approx. 30% of travel time annually)
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English is strongly preferred Preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Big 4 Public Accounting experience and/or licensed as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• Food and logistics industry experience preferred
• 4-5 years of experience in a corporate internal audit setting

Travel

Local: 30%

The anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in Los Angeles is $120K to $140K. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be subject to several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of the candidate's experience within the job; type and length of experience within the specific industry; educational background; and the location of employment. This salary range may not reflect the pay scale for employees who work in other states.

CJ is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected category under state and federal law. Pursuant to applicable fair chance laws, including the Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinances where applicable, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.