Senior Associate, Corporate Audit

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ABOUT CORPORATE AUDIT!
PepsiCo Corporate Audit is a unique team within our enterprise. We have developed a holistic internal control framework that enables our management teams to deliver governance leadership and maintain our standing as a company of operational excellence.

Corporate Audit operates at the heart of our business success by providing objective insights into today's risks and tomorrow's challenges. While our auditors are located in various geographies, we are a team of global associates which audit our PepsiCo businesses and functions around the world. Corporate Audit offers a developmental opportunity that extends well beyond the traditional boundaries of the function, providing a well-rounded perspective of Finance, IT and the business. Be a part of a global team that enables extensive exposure across our PepsiCo businesses and functions!

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational, compliance and financial audits throughout PepsiCo to identify risks and control breakdowns that may impact the integrity of reported financial information and/or the achievement of business objectives

• Identify financial, operational, routine and non-routine risks, as well as the mitigating controls relating to the risks

• Assist Audit Director during planning, development of the scope, identification of site visits, etc.

• Review the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), strategic plans, narratives, workflows and risk control matrix (RCM), as well as lead process walkthroughs facilitated by the business, to develop an understanding of the business and process being audited

• Perform controls testing of assigned areas of the audit, coach junior team members through controls testing and deficiency evaluation

• Leverage SOX testing performed by other groups within PepsiCo

• Communicate identified deficiencies, perform root cause analysis and prepare recommendations for remediation, quantify the potential financial impact with team members, present to Audit Director and align with key business stakeholders

• Complete assigned areas of the PepsiCo Global Control Standard (GCS) and provided insight into unassigned areas during calibration meetings

• Identify and share best practices with the business

• Leverage overall business knowledge and prior audits to improve effectiveness and develop audit efficiencies

• Contribute input and insights for at least two Corporate Audit Faster Stronger Better initiatives to build your network across the Global Corporate Audit team and contribute to the Internal Audit function of the future

• Act as an onboarding buddy to new associates, ensure training and onboarding objectives are met, share your knowledge to ensure the ongoing success of the team

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting

• 4+ years of Accounting, Finance or Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Big 4 Public Accounting experience and/or licensed as a CPA

• Strong people and communication skills to manage the information gathering and positively influence others

• Strong organization skills

• Ability to work within a team environment

• Ability to interact with varying levels of individuals (front line to senior leadership)

• Ability to build relationships, manage conflict and embrace change

• Ability to supervise other team members

• Broad understanding of IT, business process, accounting, auditing, financial analysis, forensic accounting, and controls

Location Flexibility: Plano, TX; or Purchase, NY

Travel: 15-30% domestic travel, as required

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $72,500 - $121,300 based on a full-time schedule.

• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.

• Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.

• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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