Operational Auditor

Nestlé Purina North America is a global corporation known for its iconic brands and commitment to professional development. The Operational Auditor role involves preparing and executing risk-based audits, evaluating processes for operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulations while communicating findings to stakeholders. Responsibilities Prepare and execute risk-based audits / reviews of business units, factories, head offices, and processes Evaluate processes and controls to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency Review compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, policies, and procedures Ensure reliability and integrity of reporting, confidentiality of information, and safeguarding of assets Leverage digital technologies to provide effective risk-based audit testing for key internal control areas Identify and recommend control enhancements and process improvement Communicate findings and recommendations for corrective actions Present audit results to stakeholders and agree on timelines for recommendation implementation Maintain and update audit programs, manuals, and tools Work both independently and as a member of a team based on specific assignment needs Skills Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Information Systems / Information Technology, Economics, Accounting, or a comparable degree from an accredited institution 1+ years of professional business experience (can include internships), preferably in internal audit, demonstrating strong business acumen (e.g. Finance, Audit, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering) Willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time, with some international travel Master's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or comparable degree from an accredited institution CPA, CMA, CIA certification completed or demonstrated progress towards completion Strong analytical skills, including the ability to construct, cultivate, and discern trends, patterns, and insights from intricate data sets, and effectively translate them into actionable recommendations or strategies Bilingual Benefits Performance-based incentives Competitive total rewards package 401k with company match Healthcare coverage Broad range of other benefits Company Overview We’re connected by a shared mission to advance the science of pet nutrition and shape the future of pet care. It was founded in 1894, and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is