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Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

As a Senior Internal Auditor within LDC, you will be involved in high-profile & complex audits (e.g., covering assets such as production/processing plants & grains elevators, trading desks, and functions), investigations, continuous audit & monitoring programs leveraging advanced technology and data analytics tools (and beyond when required).

Specifically in the North America region (covering US & Canada), where the company has made significant investments in either building new plants or expanding existing ones in recent years, we are looking to add a new member to the Internal Audit team with strong background in operations and/or operations audit, with preferred skills in process optimization, quality control, project management and familiarity with industry standards in production/processing, maintenance, inventory mgt., SHE.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading and growing global agri-commodities merchant & food processor with strong career prospects, a crucial industry at the heart of food security and global geopolitical challenges, and a very dynamic and well-regarded Global Internal Audit team.

We are looking for innovative self-starters, eager to drive change within the organization in a fast-paced environment by driving process improvements, adopting new audit technologies, and enhancing data-driven decision-making, while also helping to further develop the department's audit methodologies and approach.

Main responsibilities

• Participate in developing an adequate audit plan, with the Region & the Functions.
• Participate in or lead audit projects (e.g., asset audits [of production/processing plants, grains elevators, etc.], trading desk audits, and investigations) in North America region and potentially, in other regions when required as well as global continuous audits & monitoring programs - leveraging controls/reports automation - in coordination with Management (business lines & Functions).
• Identify, and recommend controls, business practices, organizational, and process enhancements.
• Prepare and provide audit reports and present to management conclusions of audit projects.
• Monitor management's progress on remediation activities.
• Develop strong relationships with business lines / Platforms and Functions (Industry, Finance, Risk, Compliance, etc.).
• Stay abreast of emerging trends to assess the impact on audit approaches/methodology and potential risks & controls to be covered.
• Contribute to department improvement initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (preferably Industrial or Mechanical), Finance, or Business Administration.
• CIA certification would be a plus.

Experience

• Min. 4 years experience required (preferably in the manufacturing industry) either in (1) operations or operations audit, (2) internal audit in an MNC, and (3) internal/external audit in a "Big 4" audit firm
• International experience (studies, or work) is a plus.
• Experience working in commodities trading environment is a plus as it provides valuable insights into market dynamics, operational risks, and the unique compliance challenges specific to the industry

Knowledge / Technical & Functional skills

• Strong background and/or understanding on Operations (e.g., processing/production, maintenance, SHE)
• Fluent in English and another language a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in extracting, working with and interpreting data, ideally with practical experience with data analytics tools, with a priority on ACL, Python, Power BI or similar coding / programing languages / tools.
• Proficient (advanced level) in MS Excel - able to run complex data analytics.

Soft skills

• The candidate must be flexible, able to change priorities quickly, have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and should be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines when required. Must be comfortable working in ambiguous and/or stressful situations.
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, creative ability to work independently, eager to solve complex issues, strong business acumen, and a "think-out-of-the-box" mindset, demonstrated by identifying innovative audit approaches, leveraging new data analytics tools, and proposing process optimizations to address unique business challenges.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and organizational skills. Able to apply good judgment and decision-making skills in helping management prioritize and determine the most important risks that they need to focus on.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, as well as effective reporting capabilities.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us