Assistant Project Manager

Archer-Daniels-Midland

  • India
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
FunctionFinance, Accounting, AuditJob DescriptionYour ResponsibilitiesInternal Audit's role is to assist ADM management by providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations. This is achieved by utilizing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve effectiveness of our organization's risk management, control, and governance processes. Project work can include reviewing activities related to any operations within ADM's value chain, including crop origination, manufacturing, sales, and transportation, as well as supporting and governance functions such as accounting, compliance, and corporate services. This role offers broad exposure to ADM's operations, continued growth within Internal Audit, and experience that is valued if career goals include moving into other areas of the business.The incumbent as part of global internal audit team, would also be leading/managing audit projects in the region (APAC) and help with the internal audit scope for the year. The incumbent would be spending majority of time assisting in the global internal audits and similar assurance programs (SOX, risk consulting etc.) and interacting with regional finance, commercial and operation teams to get audit program related work coordinated. The incumbent would be leading and/or managing Internal Audit engagements and would be responsible for working independently on the project allocated and working directly with project managers and Internal Audit leadership. As the incumbent becomes more seasoned, personnel management responsibilities would be expected.Your Profile
  • CA, MBA, BS degree in Accounting or related field
  • 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in audits, SOX or similar assurance work.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written formats to all levels of employees
  • Ability to manage team-member expectations and deal with internal and external stakeholders expectations
  • Team lead capabilities
  • Must possess the capacity to deal successfully with conflict
  • Aptitude to balance multiple priorities to meet established deadlines
  • Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to make decisions independently
  • Ability to apply previously gained knowledge to new situations
  • Understanding of basic training and motivation skills
  • Possesses good organizational skills
  • Capability to climb ladders up to 100 feet high
  • Flexibility to travel upto 60 percent of the time going to ADM Entities Worldwide
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software
  • Understanding of agriculture industry and/or commodity trading, and basic geometry will be an added advantage
Assignments and Learning Expectations:
  • Risk Based Internal Audits, SOX testing
  • Effective communication and relationship development with ADM Colleagues, Executive management, Statutory auditors and third-party consultants
  • General knowledge of the Grain Origination Industry, including understanding of hedge accounting concepts
  • Aptitude to be flexible in working assignments regarding extensive travel to domestic and international business environments
  • Collaborate with all ADM Colleagues and Business Partners to share and exchange best practices across ADM Divisions
  • Identify and communicate weaknesses identified during Sarbanes Oxley Key Financial Control and Annual Financial Statement engagements to ensure ADM compliance with financial regulations
  • Performs in a lead and manager auditor capacity on complex audits including oversight of multiple staff member work and assessment of their performance
  • Working knowledge on use of audit tools like Workiva etc.
Expected Behavioral Competency Performance -
  • Agile Learning/Intellectually Curious
  • Displays interest to learn and executes direction from ADM Colleagues after initial clarification
  • Communication
  • Communicates effectively and efficiently with professionalism to all auditees, including ADM Executive Management
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Possesses ability to assess, solve, and reach conclusion to all problems encountered
  • Flexibility
  • Accepts last minute changes in relation to month to month project assignment and audit scopes
  • Initiative
  • Performs additional and new assignments with an energetic approach
  • Integrity
  • Exemplifies a strict moral and ethical code when working with all ADM Colleagues and Business Partners
  • Performs under all conditions
  • Listens to differing viewpoints, provides constructive criticism, and helps all team members feel valued and included
  • Results Oriented
  • Focuses on meeting due dates and project deadlines on all assignments
  • Safety
  • Demonstrates and enforces safe work habits of ADM Colleagues and Business Partners
  • Team Player
  • Volunteers to perform above and beyond assigned work to illustrate a collaborative approach in all facets of the career
Ref ID#LI-JY1About ADMAt ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.#IncludingYouDiversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here:

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