Operational Auditor

Nestlé Purina North America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America Internal Audit invites qualified professionals to join a global, diverse team focused on risk-based assurance and business improvement. You will gain hands-on experience across brands and management teams worldwide, with opportunities to advance within a major global corporation.

The role emphasizes evaluating controls, providing actionable insights, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance value, reputation, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required by start date.
• 1+ years of professional business experience (internships ok).
• Willingness to travel ~75% (some international travel).
• Master’s degree or professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute risk-based audits/reviews of business units, factories, head offices, and processes.
• Evaluate processes and controls for operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Review compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure reliability and integrity of reporting, confidentiality of information, and safeguarding of assets.
• Leverage digital technologies to provide effective risk-based audit testing.
• Identify and recommend control enhancements and process improvements.
• Communicate findings and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Present audit results to stakeholders and agree on timelines for implementation.
• Maintain and update audit programs, manuals, and tools.
• Work independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s preferred

CPA/CMA/CIA preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Products and brands that everyone knows. An international working environment that provides limitless opportunities and inspires you to climb higher. A career launch pad that offers the opportunity to accelerate progression in a global corporation. More than 300,000 employees worldwide are committed to great brands such as Nespresso, MAGGI, KitKat, Nescafé Dolce Gusto, San Pellegrino, DiGiorno, Coffee Mate, Purina, and more. Joining Nestlé Internal Audit means joining a dynamic, diverse international working environment that provides a genuine opportunity for professional and personal development. We combine team spirit, vision, and forward thinking. Be part of it!

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Nestlé Internal Audit (NIA) offers talented professionals the opportunity to join a diverse, global team and to hone and develop strong technical and leadership skills, which are essential cornerstones of any successful career. Nestlé Internal Audit provides 'hands-on' experience and exposure to our brands and management teams across the globe. Our mission is to enhance and protect organizational value, reputation, and sustainability by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.

• Prepare and execute risk-based audits / reviews of business units, factories, head offices, and processes
• Evaluate processes and controls to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Review compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, policies, and procedures
• Ensure reliability and integrity of reporting, confidentiality of information, and safeguarding of assets
• Leverage digital technologies to provide effective risk-based audit testing for key internal control areas
• Identify and recommend control enhancements and process improvement
• Communicate findings and recommendations for corrective actions
• Present audit results to stakeholders and agree on timelines for recommendation implementation
• Maintain and update audit programs, manuals, and tools
• Work both independently and as a member of a team based on specific assignment needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required by start date. Candidates who have already earned their degree, as well as those in their final semester with an upcoming graduation date are eligible.
• 1+ years of professional business experience (can include internships), preferably in internal audit, demonstrating strong business acumen (e.g. Finance, Audit, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering)
• Willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time, with some international travel

Other

• Master’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or comparable degree from an accredited institution is preferred
• CPA, CMA, CIA certification completed or demonstrated progress towards completion is preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to construct, cultivate, and discern trends, patterns, and insights from intricate data sets, and effectively translate them into actionable recommendations or strategies
• Bilingual is preferred

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under "other"? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets.

Salary: $67,185.00 to $83,483.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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