Senior Internal Auditor

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk assessments, design and execute audit programs, and deliver work papers and reports to management and the Audit Committee. This role collaborates closely with management, external auditors and consultants to ensure SOX compliance.

Domestic and international travel is expected (approx. 15–25%). A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field plus 3+ years of audit experience are required; CIA or CPA certifications are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of internal and/or external audit experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. GAAP and auditing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks (financial, operational and compliance) and the adequacy of related controls.
• Design and execute procedures evaluating control design and operation.
• Prepare workpapers, schedules and summaries for audit issues and due diligence.
• Prepare audit reports and present observations to management.
• Collaborate with audit team, external auditors and management on projects.
• Travel domestic and international, approx. 15–25%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Auditing standards

Data analytics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

CIA or CPA certifications preferred

Job description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

The Senior Internal Auditor will take the lead in assessing risks and controls, executing financial, operational and compliance audits, and advising management on risks and controls. Execution of audits including: assessing risks, developing and executing audit programs, ensuring quality in all workpapers and deliverables, developing value-added recommendations as well as generating audit reports that will be distributed to management and the Audit Committee. This position will also work closely with management, external auditors and/or consultants to ensure compliance with Darling's SOX program. The Senior Internal Auditor will possess the skills necessary to communicate, navigate, influence and collaborate in a global, multi-faceted, dynamic organization.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Assess risks (financial, operational and compliance) and the adequacy of related controls surrounding financial, operational and compliance areas of the business.
• Design and execute procedures that support an adequate evaluation of the effectiveness of control design and operation given the risk appetite of management.
• Prepare workpapers, schedules and summaries to support audit issues and due diligence efforts.
• Prepare audit reports & present observations and/or recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with members of the audit team, external auditors and management when planning and executing assigned projects.
• Execute other duties as assigned.
• Domestic and international travel, approximately 15-25%.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Require 3 or more years of internal and/or external audit experience; 5 or more years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with U.S. GAAP and financial, operational and information technology auditing concepts, techniques and terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIA or CPA certifications preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills; must work well in teams and be able to develop relationships with all levels of management.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent problem-solving and organization skills.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to be innovative.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology and perform data analytics to improve the effectiveness of assignments, increase efficiencies, and quickly complete objectives.
• Proven ability to multi-task, complete projects on time and on budget and adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong work ethic and high degree of initiative.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

• Occasionally - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• Occasionally - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
• Occasionally - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• Occasionally - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• Occasionally - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
• Frequently - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

• Frequently - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
• Frequently - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
• Frequently - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
• Frequently - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
• Frequently - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
• Frequently - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

• Frequently - Up to 10 pounds
• N/A - Up to 25 pounds
• N/A - Up to 50 pounds
• N/A - Up to 100 pounds
• N/A - More than 100 pounds

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.