Audit Associate Staff Auditor

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Role:

Lead field internal audit assignments and participate with Internal Audit Manager in developing internal audit programs to ensure existence and applications of sound internal control systems across the business.

Accountabilities:

Assist and work closely with the Internal Audit (IA) Manager in drafting and executing the annual Internal Audit Plan.Work closely with the Audit team in setting up, implementing internal audit process into the business and ensure proper documentation of audit observations.Perform audits, apply professional auditing principles and standards to test and evaluate the financial and operational systems in terms of checking compliance with PepsiCo and local requirements.Auditing all business cycles over both Market Units (MUs) and Commercial Unit (CU) as well as supervising subordinates to issue the audit report including the internal control weaknesses noted, non-compliance with policies/procedures and recommendations for improvements.Perform follow up reviews to assess the progress on implementing the suggested recommendations and action plans.Coaching IA team through providing on job training of how to tackle various audit areas and proper documentation of audit evidenceContribute in the Business risk assessment regularly conducted, identifying gaps and suggesting controls; to enhance and sustain effective control environment.Perform appropriate level of testing to validate controls are working effectively.Assist in providing recommendations and action plans, if applicable, to provide solutions to issues noted.Lead the compliance investigations process (assigned to the Internal Audit team), including: communication, investigations, inspections, interviewing, and final report discussion & issuanceEffectively participate in the MUs Audit Committee meetings.

Skills:



Education:

Bachelor degree in accountingProfessional certificates are plus (CPA, CIA, CMA)

Scope and years of experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal/external audit domain. Audit firm experience would be preferred.

Language proficiency:

Strong command of English (spoken and written).

Computer skills:

Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Personal traits:

Strong communication and influencing skills.Excellent communication, time management, research, interpersonal, communications and presentation skills

Other skills:

General finance and accounting mastery.Understand the Risk Assessment methodologyFamiliarity with the SOX and COSO Controls Structure

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