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Nestle Purina PetCare Company

POSITION SUMMARY:

Nestlé Market Audit, based in St. Louis, MO, provides internal audit services for Nestlé North American business units including Nestlé USA (Confections, Beverages, Emerging Markets, Prepared Foods, Baking, Pizza and Ice Cream), Nestlé Purina PetCare, Nestlé Canada Inc., Nestlé Nutrition, Nestlé Waters, Nestlé Mexico and Nestlé Professional locations. Nestlé Market Auditors work in team based audits working under the supervision of experienced team leaders, and will be responsible for:

Assist in the examination and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's system of internal control for both manual and automated systems, at all assigned locations. Reviews may cover any business unit or function including factories, distribution centers, sales offices, and headquarters locations. In addition, reviews include assessment of computerized business data and application systems in production and/or under development.

Perform detailed testing of internal controls to ensure identified risk areas are appropriately covered and that assigned areas of review are completed within established target dates and timelines.

Support completion of risk assessment, planning, and execution of assigned testing steps outlined in developed internal control review (audit) programs.

Supporting Nestlé Group Audit operational reviews performed across Nestlé in North America business units.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete assigned portions of internal control reviews, develop required supporting work papers and ensure:

' Comprehensive procedures are developed and executed to assess existing system of internal control.
' Findings of irregularities, discrepancies and deviations from prescribed procedures and practices are fully supported by the included evidence and documented information.
' Comments on findings and recommendations for corrective action are presented for each significant finding and are reported clearly and concisely.

Determine the extent of compliance with Company policies and related subjects and the effectiveness or efficiency of such policies in the specific circumstances.

Assist in the confirmation of the physical existence of Company assets, verification of accounting and other records and management reporting techniques, and reviews of the adequacy of the system of internal controls for both manual and automated systems.

Identify opportunities for profit improvement, cost avoidance, and the more efficient utilization of Company resources consistent with established Blueprint for Success objectives.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrate independent, original thinking in the completion of internal control review work to ensure effective coverage in an efficient manner.

Keep Nestlé Market Audit management informed as to status of work.

Support efforts to obtain management agreement with findings and recommendations, or ensure that all differences are appropriately resolved or reported.

Participate in the presentation of audit issues and recommendations to business unit management.

Participate in the preparation of written reports and completion of special projects as assigned.

Maintain an awareness of technological changes in the functional areas and operational areas to be audited. Learn and use new audit techniques as necessary.


Perform all other duties as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree required (or completed by Spring 2013). Emphasis in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science / Management Information Systems, Business Administration with a concentration in Internal Auditing, or a related area of study is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
* 1+ year(s) of internal auditing, corporate accounting/finance or public accounting experience OR:
* Bachelor's / MBA / Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science/Management Information Systems, or Business Administration (emphasis in Internal Auditing), or a related area of study with Completion of an Audit or Finance related internship.

SKILLS:
Must be willing to travel. Initial travel levels typically average 50-60%,

Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to analyze and understand transactional business data

Knowledge of internal audit theory, familiarity with information systems and risk and internal control principles.

Previous completion of or active pursuit towards CIA, CPA or CISA designations is highly desirable.

Proficient in oral and written English is required.