Senior Audit Associate

The Chefs' Warehouse; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Internal Auditor to lead audit projects and evaluate internal controls. This role involves collaborating with management to enhance operational practices and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in internal audit or public accounting, preferably with experience in a large accounting firm. Join a team that values creativity and results, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacations, health benefits, and employee discounts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company dedicated to excellence in the food service industry.

Benefits

Paid Vacations

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly Pay

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Internal Audit or public accounting.
• Strong computer skills and experience with ERP system platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit projects for financial and operational audits.
• Develop audit approach and testing strategy for assignments.

Skills

Internal Audit

Financial Auditing

Communication Skills

ERP Systems

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Accounting

Tools

ACL Audit Software

Job description

About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ( http://www.chefswarehouse.com ) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission:The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

Curious & Creative

Hungry For Food & Results

Forward Thinking & Flexible

Position Summary: Participate and lead audit projects for assigned areas, including financial and operational audits/reviews, SOX 404 testing, and other projects, in accordance with acceptable audit standards and within stipulated schedules and budgets. Maintains effective working relations with company’s management and personnel.

What you’ll do:

• Participate and perform audit projects evaluating the adequacy of internal controls and operating practices for Chefs businesses, locations and corporate functions, including:
• Completing audit test procedures and work papers that support the audit findings.
• Communicating audit findings noted from the project to audit management.
• Assist with developing audit approach and testing strategy for assignments.
• Assist in preparation of internal audit reports and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions and improving policies and standard operating procedures.
• Provide assistance to external auditors during year-end audit as assigned.
• Assist with annual internal audit risk assessment and planning procedures.
• Perform and administer special projects and departmental tasks as assigned.
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Ethics policies, as well as other industry-specific regulatory standards.

About you:

• 2-5 years of experience in Internal Audit and/or public accounting
• Experience with a Big 4/large regional accounting firm or large publicly traded company is desirable.
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Accounting, from an accredited university or college is preferred.
• CPA or CIA certification a plus.
• Previous experience within food service or other warehousing/distribution environment a plus.
• Strong computer skills and experience with ERP system platforms. Knowledge of ACL or other audit software a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Average travel is 30% but can be as much as 40% as needed.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation,pregnancy, gender identityor any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.