Internal Audit Manager

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is a family-owned company committed to being a visible, engaged partner to the customers and communities we serve. We value diversity and individuality and when you thrive, we thrive. ABARTA offers the perks of a large corporation with the personalized touch of a smaller company. We are a workplace that encourages sharing ideas in a supportive environment, growing professionally, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and interacting with all levels of the organization. We would love for you to become a part of our family to help make our vision of Quenching the Thirst of Our Neighbors a reality!

Summary:

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning and executing internal audits under the leadership of the Director of Internal Auditing. This position ensures that internal audit observations and recommendations are clear and concise to support systems of internal controland compliance across the Coca-Cola beverage business unit of ABARTA, Inc.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the strategic and tactical annual internal audit plan
• Support the Director to identify financial, operational, reputational, compliance, environmental, and safety risks and execute audit procedures in these areas
• Assist in finalizing and formally communicating internal audit observations and recommendations to management
• Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans made in response to internal audit observations and recommendations communicated to management
• Work alongside the Director to determine how Artificial Intelligence can be leveraged to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit function
• Work with third-party subject matter experts when specific skills or knowledge are required
• Work with management to implement appropriate policies and procedures that will be subject to internal audit in future periods
• Work with external auditors as required to facilitate audits and the preparation of the annual financial statements
• Provide input to management around audit process documentation, risk assessments, and internal control activities as required
• Act as a resource to the beverage business unit providing analytical, financial, and operational support when needed
• Build relationships with key business partners demonstrating a mindset of customer service and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CERTIFICATION:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or similar certification preferred

JOB EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of seven years of auditing experience of which at least two must have been at a managerial level; Big 4 audit experience preferred; beverage industry audit experience preferred.
• Performed audits over a wide range of areas, including basic internal control audits, financial statement audits, and operational audits. Experience with safety and/or ISO audits preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven work experience as an Internal Audit Manager or similar role
• Advanced interpersonal skills, as the individual will be interacting with all levels of staff and management, from delivery drivers to the EVP for Finance.
• Experience in the beverage industry, or the mental agility to function in a new industry.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Results-orientated mindset with strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Willingness to serve as part of cross-functional project teams when selected.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.
• Experience with data models and manipulation (e.g., Snowflake) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) in a large ERP environment (e.g., SAP). Extensive experience working with SAP is preferred.
• Overnight travel required across various locations (up to 40% of work time).

Additional Information:

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC requires all applicants to undergo a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company. Employment with ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check which may include drug screening. Background verifications will be evaluated according to ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages guidelines to determine eligibility for this position.