Internal Audit Director LATAM

2 weeks ago


Miami, United States Del Monte Fresh Produce Company NA Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Purpose of Position:

The Director, Internal Audit – LATAM will direct the internal audit process for Fresh Del Monte under the direction of the Global Internal Audit Vice President (CAE). That includes direct audit project teams to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls surrounding the process under review on a market, regional and global basis, agree with management on corrective actions to address control gaps/deficiencies noted and follow up to implementation. It also encompasses developing and maintaining a culture of excellence and continuous improvement approach, thus providing an environment that can improve company’s processes and systems, as well as creating an environment that allow the development of our people. This position offers high career visibility with the potential to move into various roles within Fresh Del Monte.


Accountabilities:

  • Develop, manage, and implement the internal audit plan for the regions under responsibility to assess whether Regional/Business Units' (BU) systems of internal controls are adequate to provide accurate financial reporting, safeguard corporate assets and support management to properly manage risks.
  • Direct Global Internal Audit activities, providing close oversight to Internal Audit Managers/Leads and Seniors to ensure they are properly planning and executing the internal audit projects, providing feedback to team members, and ensuring adherence to Global Internal Audit Methodology and ways of working.
  • Direct Global Internal Audit global activities related to the Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Testing (ICFR) responsibilities (Business Processes and IT with the support of the Global IT Audit Director), including coordination with the Internal Controls and External Audit teams (both primary and component), managing Internal Audit direct assistance hours provided to External Auditors, and ensuring a consistent Global approach.
  • Direct the Global Internal Audit activities in the regions under responsibility to follow-up on management action plans defined to address gaps/deficiencies on internal controls activities required to be in place to mitigate risks to an acceptable level.
  • Ensure the adequate assessment of risks associated with operations and processes in all global operations, adjusting the Annual Internal Audit Plan as may be necessary to address perceived risks and exposures, requests of the Audit Committee of the Board and senior management concerns
  • Ensure that internal audit projects, including special reviews, investigations, and other, are properly and timely executed, within assigned budgets, and promptly and accurately identify and communicate business risks to Regional and BU senior management, and external auditors.
  • Oversee the process of preparation and issuance of internal audit reports for clear and effective communication of audit results and agreement on acceptable action plans and implementation timeline to address the conditions noted and minimize the likelihood of reoccurrence.
  • Ensure the execution of audit activities following Global Internal Risk Based Audit Methodology, in alignment with professional guidance, standard control frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT, etc.) and good business control practices, fostering an environment of professional excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Identify and communicate to Executive Management opportunities for more effective and efficient financial and operational controls and procedures, as well as cost saving and business process improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with regional and BU senior management, as well as external auditors.
  • Promote the Global Internal Audit roles and responsibilities on supporting management on the discharge of their risk management activities as well as the three lines of defense concept for effective risk management
  • Keep abreast of regional business issues which impact the nature or timing of proposed audit work.
  • Supervise, and coach all team members on assigned tasks so that they can maximize their potential. This responsibility includes preparing and discussing written performance evaluations for assigned audits and projects, career counseling and placement through established business contacts, and approving all staff evaluations. In addition, prepare and discuss formal quarterly performance appraisals for all project team members.
  • Provide input on regional risk factors and other issues to assist in continuous risk assessment of the region.
  • Continuously evaluate the adequacy of the Global Internal Audit methodology and standards. Build consensus to implement modifications as necessary.
  • Perform quality control function related to department's Global Internal Audit methodology and standards.
  • Participated on key business initiatives as needed.
  • Seek out and execute various department administrative functions and/or internal projects as needed.
  • Quickly learn and understand diverse business processes/systems and assess the adequacy of internal controls mitigating unacceptable business risks.

Minimum Skills Required:

  • Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or business administration
  • Professional internal audit or accounting certification preferred (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA, CA, etc.)
  • Min 15 years of professional experience some years of audit-related experience within a Big-4 accounting firm and/or large corporation’s internal audit department preferred. Valued also some years of finance experience.
  • Valued experience as a manager and exposure to financial, operational, IT and forensics audits• Strong knowledge of risk/control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) required.
  • Sarbanes-Oxley experience required
  • US GAAP/IFRS experience required
  • Enterprise Risk Management experience preferred
  • SAP knowledge preferred
  • Knowledge of CAATs (e.g. ACL) preferred, FMCG/Manufacturing experience preferred
  • Goal-oriented and outgoing with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to think and work analytically
  • Ability to work in a diverse multi-cultural environment
  • Ability to develop strong and lasting relationships with all levels of management
  • Willingness to travel
  • Must fluently speak English and can speak other languages

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

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DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H



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