Associate Director, Internal Audit - Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

About Us:

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Overview:

Lead data analytics function, plan and execute regular internal audits of Ajinomoto Group affiliates in North America, ensuring corporate governance, Global Group Policy compliance and effective management control.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems or Finance. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, with a strong understanding of audit methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the use of data analytics tools
• 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.
• Proven experience leading and managing audit teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• 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.
• Experience with ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management is a Plus

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledgeable of data analytics concepts, methods, and best practices.
• Effective communicator
• Ability to work as a single contributor

 

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise data analytics function
• Lead and supervise audit engagements across various business units and functions, including financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits.
• Develop and execute comprehensive audit plans, including risk assessments, scoping, and testing procedures.
• Supervise audit team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.Analyze audit findings, draw conclusions, and prepare high-quality, concise, and impactful audit reports.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to management at all levels.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of management's corrective action plans.
• Identify and assess emerging risks and control issues.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory changes, and evolving audit methodologies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the annual audit plan.
• Represent Internal Audit in meetings with management, stakeholders, and external auditors.
• Contribute to the development and training of junior audit staff.
• Determining compliance with Company policies, standards, procedures, and applicable statutes and government regulations.
• 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.
• 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.

Salary Range:$165k - $180k