Overview
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. This role will cover audits over Europe, Asia and Africa.
Limited business trips and working hours flexibility are also part of this position.
Responsibilities
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 (subject to remote ways of working) and record findings (in the Corporate 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 workshopsReview audit planning memo (prepared by director) and understand key business risks and other risks and potential impactPrepare or validate risk and control matrix for each audit sectionAudit Execution
Understand and document assigned business process steps and underlying controls identify potential efficiency opportunitiesDiscuss Business Process Risk Assessment with management during audits and assist in identifying new risksDiscuss processes and inherent risks with other audit team membersPerform detailed testing to validate that controls are working clearly document the resultsAudit Reporting
Present findings and action plans in the status meetingsComplete and align findings, actions and owners with target completion dates in detailed audit report before audit closeCommunication
Present audit findings and process improvements, and their impact, clearly and conciselyClearly communicate audit exceptions to the audit director before each status meetingPresent findings and impact accurately and concisely to management during close meetingsTeamwork
Participate actively in audit planning discussionsDiscuss audit findings and process improvements with the rest of the audit team at least weekly before status meetingsShare 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 auditParticipate in preparation of the audit Executive SummaryProvide Director feedback on each assignment and suggestions on improvements to the processQualifications
Bachelor's Degree (Finance, Business or Engineering preferred)Between 4 to 7+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance or OperationsStrong English communication skills are required (both written and verbal)Previous Big 4 or Public Accounting experience preferredPrevious experience in FMGC preferredKnowledge of the COSO framework and other internal control frameworksAs regards travel, please note audits are currently being executed remotely. We will assess travel % further in coming months in light of new ways of workingMinimum 2-year commitment to the groupOperating experience preferredExperience of Data analytics interpretation, SAP application, and IT General Controls is preferredSkills Required
IT General Controls, coso framework