GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Associate 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 performs critical data gathering and documentation to support 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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Performs audit engagement test steps and tasks with supervision.
• Creates workpapers that meet the audit evidence requirements.
• Documents business objectives, process walkthroughs, flowcharts, and meetings.
• Assists in the collection of information from audited area.
• Understands the company’s governance, risk, and controls.
• Participates in the development or new internal audit processes and ongoing process improvement.
• Uses various techniques for data gathering.
• Recognizes potential issues and assists with root cause analysis techniques.
• Establishes and maintains excellent relationships within the team and across the business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS)

• 0-3 years of internal audit experience required
• Adapt to changes in internal audit and Dole
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• Understand the concept of risk-based audit plans
• Understand internal audit’s role within the company
• Manage time effectively and efficiently
• Seek clarification as necessary
• Conform with department policies, procedures and The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Understand the importance of strong oral, written communication and consultative skills
• Consider the opinions of others
• Reflect aptitude for critical thinking and strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Proactively manage accountabilities and identify possible solutions to barriers
• Exhibit the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Listen and seek input from others
• Ideally fluent in English and Spanish
• A plus, 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 various processes performers 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 or in the fields of agriculture, process improvement, engineering required.
• Desire to obtain at least one 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).

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

• 0-3 years of internal audit experience required
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or in the fields of agriculture, process improvement, engineering required.
• Desire to obtain at least one 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).

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)

• 0-3 years of internal audit experience required
• Adapt to changes in internal audit and Dole
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• Understand the concept of risk-based audit plans
• Understand internal audit’s role within the company
• Manage time effectively and efficiently
• Seek clarification as necessary
• Conform with department policies, procedures and The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Understand the importance of strong oral, written communication and consultative skills
• Consider the opinions of others
• Reflect aptitude for critical thinking and strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Proactively manage accountabilities and identify possible solutions to barriers
• Exhibit the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Listen and seek input from others
• Ideally fluent in English and Spanish
• A plus, 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 various processes performers 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 or in the fields of agriculture, process improvement, engineering required.
• Desire to obtain at least one 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).

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.