Audit and Compliance Analyst

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success. At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets.

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies. ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.

This job is primarily responsible and accountable for providing assurance to organization management and shareholders that all business functions comply with applicable laws and organization policies.

In this job, you will:

• Conduct multi-focus and program-specific compliance and internal control audits of all business units and functions, review and evaluate compliance with applicable policies and adequacy/effectiveness of internal controls; and prepare audit plans and reports.
• Support customer risk assessment program.
• Respond to customer Know Your Customer (KYC) requests.
• Review and comment on form agreements, and draft simple form agreements under the direction of counsel.
• Support business unit compliance functions as needed.
• Support M &A due diligence activities.
• Develop and maintain functional expertise as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience

Required – 3 years’ experience in a compliance, audit, quality assurance/control or related role.

Preferred – 5 years’ experience in compliance, audit, quality assurance/control or related roles within a commodities handling and marketing industry.

License/Certification

Required – Currently hold or have ability to obtain Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCDP) certification.

Preferred - Louisiana Certified Paralegal (or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of grain trading and logistics practices.
• Knowledge of grain trading and logistics practices.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and contracting.
• Intermediate computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other programs applicable to perform the job (GEM).
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Ability to research, comprehend and effectively communicate items pertaining to the applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to organize and effectively communicate audit results and compliance requirements to line- and management employees

Here’s additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, balance, stoop and kneel, occasionally.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. May be required to use personal protective equipment.

Exposure to possible bodily injury from falling.

Frequent travel required, including multi-day travel for remote audits.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at ZGC? Apply today!

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries.