Job Description
Mexico City, Mexico
Education Level
Bachelor´s degree (major in Accounting or Finance) MBA preferred
Years of experience
3-5 years of experience.
Soft Skills
Ability to create solid business relationships. Drive / initiative and ability to work independently. Comfortable to work in a dynamic and changing environment. Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English – written and verbal. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Cooperation / team player.
Technical Skills
Experience in SOX and COSO
Strong accounting and financial technical skills. CIA, CFE, CISA or CPA certifications (highly desired). Audit and internal controls knowledge. SAP knowledge. Understanding of business processes from an end-to-end approach and their financial impacts.
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. The primary responsibility of this role is to test Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls to ensure compliance and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will also participate in various Advisory and Operational audits, providing valuable insights and recommendations to improve business processes and minimize risk.
Responsibilities
1. Effectively manage audit projects from planning through reporting, focusing on continuous improvement and results with a sense of urgency.
2. Lead process walkthrough meetings with management and take responsibility for auditing certain processes and the related internal controls to assist management in its assessment of the design and effectiveness of the Company´s internal controls over financial reporting as mandated by section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
3. Develop, lead and execute operational and advisory projects to drive continuous improvement through assessing the design and effectiveness of controls and processes as well as generating recommendations that add value. Provide proactive solutions after exploring issues and opportunities.
4. Manage and review the work of Auditors and provide consistent and meaningful feedback on applicable projects.
5. Develop strategies to test the design and effectiveness of internal controls to meet the objectives of the IAAS team, including developing and executing audit programs and testing procedures in accordance with internal audit professional standards to fulfill the mandates of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
6. For SOX projects, work in a coordinated way with consistent communication with the external auditor for the definition of validation strategies, documentation, results, deliverables and continuous feedback on key financial controls.
7. Accurately and efficiently document audit work through the audit cycle (planning, testing, reporting and follow up stages) ensuring adherence to the use of existing templates and ways of working (IAAS methodology).
8. Prepare or review accurate, logical, and detailed workpapers clearly describing the work performed, test results and conclusions reached.
9. Conduct a root cause analysis to help management identify corrective actions for audit issues (gaps in the design or execution of controls, gaps in the risk management process or lack of adherence to existing policies).
10. As a result of the execution of compliance and advisory projects, clearly express and write audit issues and observations during discussions with control or process owners and within audit reports to achieve the desired impact at different levels of management.
11. Prepare audit reports to include findings noticed during the execution of an advisory or operational project that will be formally distributed among relevant stakeholders. These reports should be prepared by using existing templates and should include the observation, associated risk and recommendations that add value.
12. Follow up with control or process owners to ensure that opportunity areas reported in compliance, operational and advisory reports are resolved in a timely manner through acceptable solutions.
13. Research and compile data and best practices relating to specific audit projects and general audit trends. Leverage insights and understanding of the Company in identifying risks and potential areas for audit.
14. Provide guidance during advisory projects or as part of the business partnering agenda on the design of internal controls over financial reporting as well as the design of non-financial internal controls to improve their effectiveness and the overall control environment.
15. Assist in the development of data analytics and continuous control monitoring programs to identify insights and risks.
16. Complete all assigned investigations achieving an adequate and timely conclusion.
17. Interact with Company management and key personnel to build or maintain ongoing business relationships by utilizing strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Location
Mexico City
Additional Locations
Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Finance & Accounting
Equal Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).
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What We Do
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next. Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits brands, including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine brands such as Kim Crawford and Meiomi. As an agriculture-based company, we have a long history of operating sustainably and responsibly. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and our work focuses on serving as good stewards of the environment, enhancing social equity within our industry and communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. These commitments ground our aspirations beyond driving the bottom line as we work to create a future that is truly Worth Reaching For. To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
