GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Senior Internal Auditor is part of the Audit Team that provides a high quality third line of defense in a dynamic, innovative, and impactful way by aligning with Dole’s strategy and focusing on what matters. This role is a valuable business advisor that provides meaningful insights and quality solutions to bring positive change across the organization.

ABOUT INTERNAL AUDIT

Dole Food Company, Inc., (Dole) Internal Audit’s vision is to be a high quality third line of defense in a dynamic, innovative, and impactful way by aligning with Dole’s strategy and focusing on what matters. Our work includes risk-based strategic, operational, compliance and financial assurance and advisory services for the company. Internal Audit partners with the business to focus on the most important risks and issues facing the organization and delivers results that will make the biggest positive impact. We strive to be valuable business advisors that provide meaningful insights and solutions, not just information and recommendations. We continuously look for ways to improve our audit and advisory processes and leverage technology to maximize our impact. Our success is measured by the quality of insights we provide to executive management and audit committee.

Internal Audit reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board and administratively to the General Counsel.

WHY THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXT GROWTH OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an INTERNAL AUDIT SENIOR to join our expanding team to manage completion of multiple complex and technical tasks. This role will give you the opportunity to apply your internal audit skills and develop them further, learn all aspects of the fresh produce industry, learn about international business first-hand by traveling the world to Dole affiliates, work in a multicultural environment, collaborate with operational and financial professionals to assess risks, processes, and controls, and improve the overall control environment. High performing individuals will have the opportunity to grow their careers within the department or explore other future opportunities within Dole that fit their career goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Communicates internal audit findings timely and collaborates with process owners to develop creative, yet practical, recommendations to remediate control deficiencies focused on root cause.
• Complete audit work with limited supervision
• Conduct risk-based audits with some coaching and supervision
• Create workpapers that meet the audit evidence requirements with no supervision.
• Lead and perform multiple tasks on assurance and advisory engagements from planning through fieldwork and reporting in conformance with The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Perform and document walkthroughs and gain an understanding of various processes.
• Coordinate with process owners to obtain an understanding information
• Provide input to the development of engagement level risks assessment linked to strategy of business area and enterprise risk assessment.
• Participate in fraud scheme discussions for audit area
• Create audit programs based upon understanding the business and risks.
• Assesses the company’s governance, risk, and controls.
• Participates in the development or new internal audit processes and ongoing process improvement.
• Leverages various techniques for data gathering required for audit purposes.
• Drafts audit findings in conformance with the internal audit department’s procedures
• Applies root cause analysis techniques.
• Collaborates with the business to drive actions that are impactful, pragmatic, and achievable.
• Establishes and maintains excellent relationships within the team and across the business.
• Inspires risk awareness throughout the organization.
• Coordinates with other assurance providers (second line of defense).
• Acts as a valuable resource to the company regarding governance, risk management and controls.
• Works closely with the Internal Audit Manager to complete tasks assigned by the Director of Internal Audit.

Required Skills

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS)

• 3-6 years of progressively responsible professional internal audit experience leading and performing multiple tasks required.
• Ability to embrace uncertainty/ambiguity, and ability to be agile and adaptable
• Exhibit a positive attitude in working with business process owners and internal audit team
• Demonstrate ability to manage complex tasks
• Demonstrate ability to manage own time and consistently meet project deadlines
• Oral, written communication and consultative skills
• Critical thinking and strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Proactively manage accountabilities and identify possible solutions to barriers
• Ability to perform work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills,
• Exhibit the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Listen and seek input from key stakeholders
• Applied knowledge of The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Ideally fluent in English and Spanish
• A plus, experience with or desire to learn data analytics
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Model ethical behavior and execute job responsibilities in an independent and objective manner

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

This position will primarily interact internally with the Director of Internal Audit, the internal audit team, and functional and various processes owners across Dole Food Company.

Occasionally, this position may need to work with external consultants that have been engaged to extend the internal audit team for a limited time.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit or related fields such as process improvement, engineering required.
• At least one active relevant certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) required.
• Experience in the fields of agriculture, process improvement, fresh produce, or consumer products preferred.

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

This position will have the opportunity to lead one or more people on a project and review the work of others. At this time, this position will not have a direct report.

From time to time, this person may be the only team member on the project.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Ability to be stationary and utilize a variety of office equipment for long periods of time. Ability to travel independently. The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) up to 25 lbs.

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

Ability to work beyond regular business hours.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Domestic and International travel up to 40% of the time.

Required Experience

• 3-6 years of progressively responsible professional internal audit experience leading and performing multiple tasks required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit or related fields such as process improvement, engineering required.
• At least one active relevant certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) required.
• Experience in the fields of agriculture, process improvement, fresh produce, or consumer products preferred.

EEO STATEMENT:  We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS)

• 3-6 years of progressively responsible professional internal audit experience leading and performing multiple tasks required.
• Ability to embrace uncertainty/ambiguity, and ability to be agile and adaptable
• Exhibit a positive attitude in working with business process owners and internal audit team
• Demonstrate ability to manage complex tasks
• Demonstrate ability to manage own time and consistently meet project deadlines
• Oral, written communication and consultative skills
• Critical thinking and strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Proactively manage accountabilities and identify possible solutions to barriers
• Ability to perform work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills,
• Exhibit the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Listen and seek input from key stakeholders
• Applied knowledge of The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Ideally fluent in English and Spanish
• A plus, experience with or desire to learn data analytics
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Model ethical behavior and execute job responsibilities in an independent and objective manner

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

This position will primarily interact internally with the Director of Internal Audit, the internal audit team, and functional and various processes owners across Dole Food Company.

Occasionally, this position may need to work with external consultants that have been engaged to extend the internal audit team for a limited time.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit or related fields such as process improvement, engineering required.
• At least one active relevant certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) required.
• Experience in the fields of agriculture, process improvement, fresh produce, or consumer products preferred.

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

This position will have the opportunity to lead one or more people on a project and review the work of others. At this time, this position will not have a direct report.

From time to time, this person may be the only team member on the project.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Ability to be stationary and utilize a variety of office equipment for long periods of time. Ability to travel independently. The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) up to 25 lbs.

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

Ability to work beyond regular business hours.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Domestic and International travel up to 40% of the time.