Audit Analyst - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Audit Analyst - Decatur, IL OR Chicago, 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

An 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. 30-40% travel is typical.
• 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.

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