Smithfield Foods · 1 day ago
Senior Internal Auditor
Smithfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support the execution of annual risk assessments and audit planning processes, conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits, and ensure the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the development of the annual risk assessment and audit planning process to effectively understand the changes and enterprise-wide risks associated with the Company’s strategic, operational, financial, and compliance objectives
Assist in the audit planning process and execute audit projects in accordance with department standards, identifying potential risk areas for the area under review
Assist in determining that corrective actions on reported audit findings are timely and achieve the desired results
Ensure adequate audit techniques are used to measure the effectiveness of the Company’s operations
Ensure audit workpapers support the work done, results obtained, and conclusions reached
Ensure that audit reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise, and constructive to provide management with value-added internal control and operations improvement opportunities
Foster a quality-oriented environment that stresses continuous improvement and participate in the development and implementation of quality initiatives as required from time to time
Ensure effective and efficient cooperation with management and the external auditors
Maintain effective communications with management and other members of the global Smithfield audit team
Provide and maintain a collaborative relationship with the external auditors, ensuring adequate audit coverage, avoiding duplication of work, and making maximum use of each other’s work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Financial auditing, operational auditing, management consulting, information systems auditing, knowledge of internal control processes, and interpersonal skills are necessary
Prior experience testing SOX controls at a Big 10 firm
Experience auditing in SAP environment is desired as well as experience with advanced data analysis tools such as Alteryx
Understanding of GAAP, IFRS and internal auditing standards
Computer skills, including Excel, Word, MS Office and SAP
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience in performing multiple projects
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Promote an ethical culture utilizing these 4 core values: integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competency
Energized by travel 25-30% of the time
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Preferred
Public accounting strongly preferred, or internal audit experience with an emphasis in manufacturing and/or the food industry, preferred
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and/or an MBA, desired
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
2025-11-25
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