Internal Auditor

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

Sonoco is looking for an Internal Auditor in our Charlotte, NC or Hartsville, SC location.  The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Internal Audit and will assist in conducting financial and operational audits. This position also assists in the development and maintenance of audit documentation and testing programs.  Candidates should be familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX) regulations and auditing methodologies and techniques. Prior experience performing SOX Audits is required.

This position can be an Auditor I, II, or III depending on candidate experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develops or updates a detailed understanding of current business processes across the Company and prepares or updates flowcharts, narratives, and walkthroughs to document this understanding
• Identifies risks and internal controls and helps the Senior Internal Auditor or Manager tailor audit procedures to meet audit objectives
• Compiles and evaluates information through inquiries, tests, analyses, and observations to develop conclusions about risks and the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including internal controls over financial reporting (SOX)
• Assists the Senior Internal Auditor or Manager with writing audit reports and discussing with management the audit results and recommendations for remediation and/or improvement
• Prepares working papers to document the information obtained, analyses made, and support for the audit results and conclusions reached
• Works with business process leaders and control owners to identify solutions to solve problems, improve work processes and strengthen controls
• Assists in determining that adequate corrective action on reported audit findings is taken timely and is achieving the desired results.
• Fosters a quality-oriented environment stressing continuous improvement
• May supervise the activities of the Auditor I or other supplemental audit resources on certain limited audit assignments.
• Accesses reports, data and other information from various systems to develop and perform analytical procedures
• May participate in certain fraud and whistleblower investigations
• Coordinates and collaborates regularly with the external auditors ensuring adequate audit coverage, avoiding duplication of work and making use of each other’s work to the maximum extent possible
• Plans and completes assigned audits in accordance with accepted professional standards
• Provides assistance to external audit personnel as requested or assigned
• Performs other accounting and auditing duties as directed
• This position can be located at either our Charlotte, NC office or our Corporate Headquarters in Hartsville, SC and is operating under a Hybrid Work Model.

This position can be located at either our Charlotte, NC office or our Corporate Headquarters in Hartsville, SC and is operating under a Hybrid Work Model.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• You have 2-4 years of experience obtained through a mix of public accounting and/or industry experience.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, financial accounting and auditing methodologies and techniques.
• You have experience auditing in an Oracle environment is desired.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• You are competent in prioritizing time and workload requirements.
• You have experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• You have experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX) regulations and prior experience performing SOX Audits is required.
• You have a CPA, CIA is highly recommended but not required.

Travel: Sonoco is a dynamic company with worldwide operations. Staff will be involved with audits in foreign and domestic locations. This may range from approximately 15% - 25%.

Compensation: 

Internal Auditor: The annual base salary range for this role is from $54,720 to $61,560,

Internal Auditor II: The annual base salary range for this role is from $68,160 to $76,680

Internal Auditor III: The annual base salary range for this role is from $84,640 to $95,220

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