Director of Internal Audit

Job Summary

The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for developing an operating budget and managing to it while directing all Internal Audit resources and audit activities within a designated region of responsibility, to include those relating to SOX compliance, operational assurance audits and advisory service projects. The Director is responsible for developing and executing an annual risk-based, audit plan that is designed to efficiently balance the use of limited Internal Audit resources with key risks to the business. The Director is also responsible for coaching and developing direct reports, coordinating with external auditors and international counterparts, and engaging consultants when necessary as well as coordinating resources relating to special projects and investigations. Ensuring deliverables communicated to management and the Audit Committee are complete, accurate and represent the work and supported conclusions of the Internal Audit team is also the responsibility of the Director. This position will perform resource planning and deployment spanning 12 to 18 months relative to the Director's area of responsibility. This position will also manage multiple direct reports to include Leads and Managers and will possess the skills necessary to communicate, navigate, influence, and collaborate in a global, multi-faceted, dynamic organization.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• At least annually, identifies and risk-ranks the audit universe based on criteria meaningful to Darling and in alignment with the operational and strategic goals and objectives of the company.
• Develops an annual risk-based, audit plan along with the CAE to include the identification of resource needs for completion of the audit plan as well as SOX and/or other programs.
• Prepares operating expense budget annually to include ancipated travel, training and the use of service providers for areas of responsibility.
• Performs risk assessment methodology development and execution, overall quality of work to include defining sufficient support documentation, accurate and timely reporting, performance monitoring to budgets and milestones, and other key performance indicators that are designed to ensure quality and consistency in audit execution.
• Ensures the highest quality of work is performed in alignment with the International IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards and Code of Ethics.
• Partners with various stakeholders, including senior management and external auditors, to ensure expectations of the work of Internal Audit is understood and delivered successfully.
• Creates and periodically updates audit activity resourcing plans that cover a 12- to 18-month time period.
• Investigates fraudulent claims.
• Continually looks to improve and streamline existing Internal Audit processes and procedures.
• Develops high potential high performers and helps create career paths for these individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing or related field.
• At least twelve years of audit experience in either internal and/or external audit.
• At least nine years of supervisory and management experience.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and frameworks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English - both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; must work well in multi-national teams and be able to develop relationships with various levels of management.
• Application knowledge of auditing standards and frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple direct reports and projects concurrently while maintaining high quality of work and staying within budgeted hours and costs.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate processes through the use of technologies to improve the effectiveness of Internal Audit activities.
• Strong work ethic and high degree of initiative.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
• Long periods spent sitting at desk in front of computer screen.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in an office and manufacturing environments.

Travel Requirements

Domestic and international travel, approximately 20%.

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