The Kraft Heinz Company Looking for Internal Controls Analyst at Lovingston, VA  Full Time

About Us

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision:To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration

We’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

Job Description

About the role

The Senior Analyst, Internal Controls will support the Manager, Internal Controls in managing the financial policies and controls related activities. This will include supporting implementation of new policies and controls testing, performing internal management controls testing and coordinating the controls self-assessments, follow-up on remediation progress of identified control deficiencies, and assisting with reporting requirements and other special requests from the CFO, Controllers and Global Internal Controls.

• Support compliance efforts with respect to the Company’s control environment
• Perform control testing to assess the operational effectiveness of identified key controls
• Report on control testing progress and control deficiencies timely to immediate supervisor
• Timely completion of testing controls, reviews and reporting requirements (including proper documentation) in line with management expectation
• Verification and assessment of control deficiencies and audit actions plans to ensure deficiencies are fully remediated
• Escalation of potential risk of non-compliance (e.g. if insufficient evidence not retained)
• Perform process reviews and assist in updating current process documentation

About you

• Undergraduate degree with a major in Accounting or Finance
• Qualified or currently undertaking professional studies (CPA, CA, etc)
• Preferred or internal control/audit experiences (minimum 2 years) with Big 4 or mid-tier Chartered Accounting Firm or large company in Manufacturing
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, auditing techniques and operations (theory level).
• Exposure to US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) reporting requirements an advantage
• Ability to use various types of software applications including, but not limited to MS Office programs (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio)
• Success in operating in a highly organized background and able to effectively multi-task and deliver.
• Exposure to process analysis and documentation / mapping of processes and controls

Benefits Program

• Hybrid Working- flexibility around when and where you work.

• Gatherings – monthly drinks & nibbles- End of Year Celebration.

• Wellbeing – annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars.

• Volunteering – volunteerwith a community agency of your choice.

• Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers.

• In-house training programs – Access to our online learning platform- Ownerversity for continuous learning and development.

• Career Development – Opportunity to be mentored by excellent leaders and have on-the-job skill development and coaching.

• Cultural Leave – Two days paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of fulfilling or observing religious- ceremonial or culturally significant days.

The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. So- if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified)- please don’t hesitate to apply!

We are proud to announce that we have been recognised as a Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia.

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Location(s)Freshwater

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.