Audit Analyst - Decatur, IL Audit Analyst - Decatur, IL
Preferred Educational Requirements
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accountancy or related field with 12-15 hours of accounting courses; Minimum GPA 3.0 (International Candidate Degree/GPA Requirements vary by country but are similar in substance)
Preferred Prior Professional Experiences
3+ years of relevant Audit experience
Career Description A Audit Analyst works under direct supervision of an audit manager to perform Risk Based audits of ADM entities throughout the world. On each assignment the Audit Analyst will lead staff members and review, assimilate, and logically document work procedures performed at ADM entities with a focus on the inherent risks associated with each entity. Upon completion of each audit assignment, Audit Analyst will work with project staff and audit manager to provide ADM Management and the Board of Directors with analysis, information, and recommendations in an objective, accurate, and timely fashion.
Requirements:
BA or BS degree in Accounting or related field
Understanding of agriculture industry and/or commodity trading, and basic geometry
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written formats to all levels of employees
Must possess the capacity to deal successfully with conflict
Aptitude to balance multiple priorities to meet more stringently established deadlines
Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to make decisions independently
Ability to apply previously gained knowledge to new situations
Understanding of basic training and motivation skills
Possesses strong organizational skills
Capability to climb ladders up to 100 feet high
Flexibility to travel up to 50 percent of the time going to ADM Entities Worldwide
Experience with Microsoft Office software
Experience using Data Analytics and AI within your work is a plus.
Assignments and Learning Expectations
Effective communication and relationship development with ADM Colleagues including Executive Management
General knowledge of the Grain Origination Industry, including understanding of hedge accounting concepts
Aptitude to be flexible in working assignments regarding extensive travel to domestic and international business environments
Collaborate with all ADM Colleagues and Business Partners to share and exchange best practices across ADM Divisions
Identify and communicate weaknesses identified during Sarbanes Oxley Key Financial Control and Annual Financial Statement engagements to ensure ADM compliance with financial regulations
Performs in a lead auditor capacity on more complex audits including oversight of multiple staff members work and assessment of their performance
Solves medium complexity problems with guidance from project manager
Expected Behavioral Competency Performance
Agile Learning/Intellectually Curious
Displays interest to learn and executes direction from ADM Colleagues after initial clarification
Communication
Communicates effectively and efficiently with professionalism to all auditees, including ADM Executive Management
Creative Problem Solving
Possesses ability to assess, solve, and reach conclusion to all problems encountered
Flexibility
Accepts last minute changes in relation to month to month project assignment and audit scopes
Initiative
Performs additional and new assignments with an energetic approach
Integrity
Exemplifies a strict moral and ethical code when working with all ADM Colleagues and Business Partners
Performs under all conditions
Listens to differing viewpoints, provides constructive criticism, and helps all team members feel valued and included
Results Oriented
Focuses on meeting due dates and project deadlines on all assignments
Safety
Demonstrates and enforces safe work habits of ADM Colleagues and Business Partners
Team Player
Volunteers to perform above and beyond assigned work to illustrate a collaborative approach in all facets of the career
Traditionally Assigned Performance Development Goals
Take action on individual execution plan outlined as a staff auditor to obtain professional certification (CPA, CIA, and CISA) and make progress toward plan goals.
When performing lead role on audit engagements have all work completed and turned into project manager no later than 25 and that the draft report is issued no more than 30 business days after the last day in the field.
As a lead auditor, write project evaluations for all staff that work with you to provide constructive feedback on a timely basis – within 10 days of when a report drafts.
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With
industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a
commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and
tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural
origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us
unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the
idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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