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Hy-Vee Food Stores Internal Auditor II in West Des Moines, Iowa
At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description:
Job Title: Internal Auditor II
Department: Internal Audit
FLSA: Exempt
General Function:
Performs financial, operational and compliance audits of the corporate office, subsidiaries and retail locations to determine adherence of policy, procedures and regulations. Leads in the development and execution of an audit plan based upon risk assessment, including the financial statement audits of five subsidiary companies. Identifies opportunities to improve risk management and increase efficiencies. Assists in the presentation and review of audit findings with members of management.
The candidate should be an experienced audit professional who can conduct audit projects that provide independent, objective assurance over the organization’s operations. This is a full-time position which requires approximately 10-15% travel within the eight states we operate.
Core Competencies
Partnerships
Growth mindset
Results oriented
Customer focused
Professionalism
Reporting Relations:
Accountable and Reports to: Group Vice President, Auditing
Positions that Report to you: None
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads and assists with annual risk assessments and development of the annual audit plans and programs.
Performs audits of corporate departments, retail locations and distribution centers.
Leads or supports financial statement audits of subsidiaries.
Prepare audit reports and present audit findings and recommendations to management.
Verifies the accuracy of company records as they pertain to assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, and related transactions.
Assists external CPA firm with year-end financial statement audit.
Tracks and assesses the adequacy of action taken by management to correct internal control issues.
Assists with Loss Prevention investigations.
Assists with training of new audit team members.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
Experience leading audit engagements.
Strong skills in organization and presentation of material both written and verbal are essential.
Demonstrated critical thinking and analysis. Experience with data analytics.
Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions.
Possess strong competency with MS Office (specifically Excel).
Commitment to the Hy-Vee mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.
Must possess strong leadership and organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, and multi-task projects with competing priorities.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Five or more years’ experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.
Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
Working Conditions:
The duties of this position are performed in an office and retail setting. There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines. This position requires approximately 10-15% travel within the eight states we operate.
Equipment Used to Perform Job:
PC with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, phone, copier, calculator
Contacts:
Has daily contact with store personnel. Has weekly contact with suppliers and vendors to obtain and provide information. Has occasional contact with customers, and various state agencies.
Confidentiality:
Has access to confidential information including store sales, profits, and financial statements.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.