Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor with a strong focus on risk-based auditing to join our Internal Audit team. This role will play a key part in identifying and evaluating business risks, executing targeted audit procedures, and driving meaningful improvements across the organization. This position is NOT focused on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
The ideal candidate is an experienced auditor who can independently conduct end-to-end walkthroughs of complex business processes, ask the right questions to gain deep understanding, and deliver high-quality audit results aligned with IIA standards and risk-based methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and independently conduct walkthroughs of business processes, engaging stakeholders effectively and asking the right questions to identify key risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement
- Prepare clear and comprehensive process documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices for complex operations
- Design and execute risk-based audit procedures tailored to identified risks and business objectives
- Analyze results, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen risk management and operational performance
- Stay current with internal audit best practices and regulatory guidelines, applying this knowledge during audits
- Communicate audit issues, root causes, and risk implications clearly and constructively to stakeholders and Internal Audit leadership
- Support the development of audit reports, presentations, and other communications to senior leadership
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools
- Perform other audit-related responsibilities as needed in a dynamic and evolving audit environment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree a plus
- Professional certification preferred (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE), but not required
- Minimum of 4 years of internal/external audit experience with demonstrated ability to independently plan and perform risk-based audits
- Proven ability to conduct walkthroughs independently, evaluate risks, and determine control adequacy
- Strong understanding of internal audit standards (IIA), risk assessment techniques, and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to clearly explain audit issues and recommendations to non-audit stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant audit software tools
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel 10–25%
- Experience in the poultry, protein, or manufacturing industry is preferred, but not required
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne-Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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