Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND OUTCOMES

Execute, review and modify ongoing audit procedures, as necessary, including continuous monitoring testing, to efficiently and effectively identify control weaknesses.
Assist as needed in development of audit procedures, engagement plans and scopes with the WHQ Internal Audit Group. This may include coordination of year-end audit work on behalf of Rich’s external auditors.
Provide independent, objective evaluations of company control structure and report on weaknesses and exposures to increase awareness.
Perform special audits or assignments as requested.
Promote role of department as a positive resource for technical expertise and guidance on policies, control issues, and business risks.
Identification and realization of quantifiable and realizable cost-savings opportunities.
Provide assurance that organizational exposures have been mitigated in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance.
Minimum 1-3 years of public accounting or related auditing experience. Candidates not meeting the strict auditing experience requirement, but are otherwise qualified, will be considered based on work experience and advanced degree work (i.e. MBA).
CPA (or local equivalent), CIA, or candidate of a professional designation.
Knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP/Int’l Acctg. Standards) and auditing standards (GAAS).
Unquestionable ethics and integrity.
Ability to identify exposures and internal control weaknesses.
Knowledge of financial and operational controls.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Must be able to work well both autonomously and within a team environment.
Bi-lingual helpful but not required, with preference for Spanish or Mandarin Chinese. Consideration also given to candidates fluent in Portuguese, Vietnamese or Korean.
Familiarity with foreign business culture and practices preferred.
Must be able to travel approximately 15%. At times travel may require two week engagements.

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The Internal Auditor will plan and perform audit testing procedures to report on the adequacy of internal controls, the effectiveness of business operations, and develop recommendations to strengthen the controls over financial reporting or improve efficiency. Internal audits will be conducted on business operations, processes and systems of internal control, and will focus on domestic and international business units, subsidiaries and joint ventures, including operations in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and South Africa.