Auto req ID: 189830BR Job Description The Role: The Corporate Auditor will conduct operational and financial audits throughout PepsiCo in order to identify risks and controls that may impact the integrity of reported financial information and/or the achievement of business objectives. The role will require strong analytical and presentation skills and involves extensive travel.
Accountabilities:
Business Knowledge
Familiarization with the business by reviewing business operating and strategic plans prior to the start of the audit
Undertake plant visits and market tours at the start of the audit and record findings (in Sharepoint audit tool)
Understand and comment on range of KPIs monitored by business management
Planning
Identify potential key control risks prior to audit commencement and discuss with business during workshops
Review audit planning memo (prepared by manager) and understand key business risks and other risks and potential impact
Prepare or validate risk and control matrix for each audit section
Audit Execution
Understand and document assigned business process steps and underlying controls; identify potential efficiency opportunities
Discuss Business Risk Assessment with management during audits and assist in identifying new risks
Discuss processes and inherent risks with other audit team members
Perform detailed testing to validate that controls are working; clearly document the results
Audit Reporting
Present findings and action plans in the status meetings
Complete and align findings, actions and owners with target completion dates in detailed audit report before audit close
Communication
Present audit findings and process improvements, and their impact, clearly and concisely
Clearly communicate audit exceptions to the audit director before each status meeting
Present findings and impact accurately and concisely to management during close meetings
Teamwork
Participate actively in audit planning discussions
Discuss audit findings and process improvements with the rest of the audit team at least weekly before status meetings
Share knowledge with other team members (e.g., share best practices or relevant information gathered during audit work)
Participate in audit rating process in final two weeks of the audit
Participate in preparation of the audit Executive Summary
Provide Director feedback on each assignment and suggestions on improvements to the process
Participate in team dinners and team building events during each audit
Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications / Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Business or Engineering preferred)
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) preferred
4 -7+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Operations
Previous BIG 4 or Public Accounting experience preferred
Previous experience in FMGC preferred
70-80% travel
Minimum 2 year commitment to the group
Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation
Job Type: Pipeline
