Sr Associate, Internal Audit at Wrigley Company, Chicago, IL

In this role, the Senior Associate performs complex-level professional internal auditing work across all Mars segments throughout the Americas region.  This position will enable qualified candidates with a unique opportunity to learn about a variety of the Mars business units over a 24 month period of time in the newly established Mars Internal Audit function.  Work involves leading or conducting performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization's management and staff; and providing key input to development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.  The Senior Associate of Internal Audit reports to the Regional Internal Audit Director - Americas.
 
Specific Responsibilities
 

•         Identifies and evaluates the organization's audit risk areas and provides key input to the development of the annual internal audit plan.

•         Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.

•         Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.

•         Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations for improvement using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.

•         Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management.

•         Develops and maintains productive team-oriented client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.

•         Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.

•         Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.

•         Provides or assists in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues.

•         Performs related work as assigned by audit management.

•         Assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to Corporate and Segment Management.
 
 
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company is a recognized leader in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewy candies, lollipops, and chocolate. The company has operations in more than 40 countries and distributes its world-famous brands in more than 180 countries. Three of these brands - Juicy Fruit®, Wrigley's Spearmint®, and Altoids® - have heritages stretching back more than a century. Other well-loved brands include Orbit®, Extra®, Starburst®, Doublemint®, Skittles®, Freedent®, Airwaves®, Life Savers®, Eclipse®, and Winterfresh®. Wrigley is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., and operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, a private, family-owned company founded in 1911. Mars, Incorporated is one of the world's largest food companies, generating global revenues of 30 billion dollars annually and producing some of the world's leading brands in six segments that include Chocolate, Drinks, Food, Petcare, Symbioscience and Wrigley.
 
Qualifications
 

•         The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience (minimum of 2 years with Mars).

•         Experience with a "Big 4" accounting firm and/or large corporation's internal audit department is preferred.

•         Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.

•         Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement to managers at each location, as well as other senior managers.

•         Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.

•         Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.

•         IT audit and/or SAP experience is a plus.

•         Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a similar field and must also be working towards or possess a C.P.A. or C.I.A. certificate.       

•         Ability to travel to domestic and/or international locations (30 - 40%).
 
The Wrigley Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.