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Apply Now! Your Opportunity The Smithfield Foods, Inc Internal Audit Department is currently seeking an Internal Auditor to support execution of a coordinated risk assessment and audit planning process, participate in financial, operational and compliance audits, management requests as well as work closely with and partner with the Company Management. The position is located in Smithfield, VA. Responsibilities Assist in the development of the risk assessment and audit planning process to effectively understand the changes and enterprise risks associated with the Company's strategic, operational, financial, and compliance objectives. Assist in planning and execution of audit projects in accordance with department standards, ensuring identifying potential risk areas for the area under review. Assist in determining that adequate corrective action on reported audit findings is timely taken and is achieving the desired results. Foster a quality-oriented environment stressing continuous improvement. Ensure effective and efficient cooperation with management and the external auditors. Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment. Ensure adequate audit techniques are used to measure effectiveness of the Company's operations. Ensure audit work papers adequately support the work done, results obtained and conclusions reached. Ensure audit reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise and constructive to provide management with value added internal control and operations improvement opportunities. Maintain effective communications with Management and other members of the global Smithfield audit team. Provide and maintain a co-operation program with the external auditors ensuring adequate audit coverage, avoiding duplication of work and making use of each other's work to the maximum extent possible. Participate in the development and implementation of quality initiatives as may be issued from time to time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with a Master's degree in Accounting, or related field, will be considered in lieu of experience. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and an MBA is preferred, but not required. Experience in public accounting and/or the Food Industry is preferred, but not required. Financial Auditing, Operational Auditing, Management Consulting, Information Systems Auditing, In-depth knowledge of Internal Control Techniques, and People Management skills necessary. Experience auditing in SAP environment is desired, but not required. Understanding of GAAP and internal auditing standards. Computer skills, including Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office Suite. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management. Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. Experience in performing multiple projects. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Promote an ethical culture utilizing these 4 core values; integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competency. Must be able to travel 15% to 20% of the time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Relocation Package Available No EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. 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