POSITION PURPOSE:

Support regular internal audits of Ajinomoto Group affiliates in North America, ensuring corporate governance, corporate policy compliance, and effective management control is followed. Facilitate data analytics in support of the planning and execution of audits.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA or Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3-7 years of experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing, finance, or business operations with a proven track record of accomplishments.
• A professional certification or progress toward at least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office application suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams and experience with data visualization tools like Power BI.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Proficiency in English; additional language skillset a plus.
• Ability to travel 10-15% including international travel at least once per year.
• Experience with SAP and/or other Enterprise Resource Planning Systems a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Exude effective communication skills (both verbal and written), including active listening to interact with all levels of Management.
• Take the initiative, accept change, and be open to new ideas and approaches.
• Knowledgeable of data analytics concepts, methods, and best practices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to audit planning and execute various audits, including operational, financial, and compliance reviews, across all business processes and functions.
• Performs audit procedures through process and control walkthroughs, develops testing criteria, reviews, and analyzes data and evidence, and identifies and defines issues.
• Determining compliance with Company policies, standards, procedures, and applicable statutes and government regulations.
• Providing data analysis support to assist in analyzing and identifying patterns, discrepancies, and anomalies to highlight exceptions within populations or key samples to review during audit testing procedures.
• Facilitating ad-hoc analytics requests and data acquisition, to support internal audits, special projects, and investigations.
• Preparing audit workpapers to document and support conclusions and audit findings in alignment with internal quality standards and requirements in conformance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Preparing concisely written audit findings and conclusions and assisting in the identification of process improvement opportunities while communicating the results via written reports and oral presentations to Management.
• Building strong working partnerships with internal stakeholders and global Internal Audit team members to deliver results and support business performance, objectives, and initiatives.
• Assist in other Ad-Hoc reviews as required by Supervisors
• The position offers the opportunity to work with various levels of Management throughout the North America affiliates, to build networking channels to further build and drive their career development.
• Other duties as assigned

PERKS

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match and profit-sharing eligibility, life insurance, disability and paid time off
• No waiting period for medical, dental, & vision benefits
• Wellness Program
• Mental Health Support via Lyra Health
• Caregiver Support via Wellthy
• Parental Leave
• Annual wellness reimbursement (gym membership/equipment)
• Free tobacco cessation program
• 11 paid holidays
• Work-Life Integration
• Employee perks and discount program