Senior Internal Auditor – IT

We have recently announced the creation of Pilgrim’s Shared Services, a fourth stand-alone company, which will bring together some of the support functions of our current three businesses (Moy Park, excluding France and Netherlands, Pilgrim’s UK & Pilgrim’s Food Masters). Its purpose is to deliver a high-quality shared service to those three businesses.As the business grows, this shared service will broaden opportunities for career development as part of a far larger organisation. We will also continue our investment in technology to drive efficiencies and improved ways of working.The Shared Services company includes a dedicated Continuous Improvement function, whose core responsibility is to drive positive business transformation across the business. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, we are pleased to advise that we are now recruiting for a Senior Internal Auditor – IT.The RoleThis role is responsible for the preparation, Management and Execution of the Annual Audit plan and Sox Programmes working with key stakeholders to agree timeframes within the specialist directives.Main Duties * Assist Internal Audit Management in the Execution & delivery of the Annual Audit Plan* Be a key contributor to the success of the Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) Programme which includes executing walk-throughs, performing testing of key financial reporting and disclosure controls, remediation testing, deficiency analysis and reporting.* Perform risk-based operational and financial and operational audits as needed* Present and discuss adequately supported audit findings, recommendations and conclusions with management.* Help Manage and train Junior team members as needed.* Track outstanding recommendations on an ongoing basis to ensure that these are adequately implemented.* Draft comprehensive, precise and concise Audit reports for issue to all management levels.* Prepare flow charts, identify key controls and draft risk-based Audit Programmes.* From time to time, assist with any other special project work, as requested by the Internal Audit Manager* Identify potential process and Business improvement opportunities identified as part of audit testing and reviews.What You’ll Need* Relevant Finance or Business Degree / Accounting or Audit Qualification * Minimum 1-3 years’ experience of internal or external auditing* Worked in an international manufacturing/ food processing environment* Strong team player and stakeholder management* Strong oral communication, writing, presentation and facilitation skills* Excellent organizational and project management skills* Ability to understand and challenge existing processes* Methodical and diligent in your analysis of data* Worked in an international manufacturing/ food processing environment* Experience using SAP and Data Analytics* Understanding of the requirements of Sox Section 404