Internal Auditor II

Position: Internal Auditor II

Location/Department: Richmond Headquarters/Audit

Status: Full-Time/Salaried Exempt

Reports To: VP, Internal Audit

Our Company

The Global Leader in Premium Leaf Tobacco Supply

Universal Leaf Tobacco Company is the world's leading supplier of premium leaf tobacco, with over 100 years of experience sourcing, processing, and delivering tobacco crops tailored to customer specifications. With operations spanning major tobacco-regions across five continents, we connect hundreds of thousands of farmers to global manufacturers through a reliable, transparent, and traceable supply chain.

Our portfolio includes flue-cured, burley, oriental, and dark tobaccos, supported by deep agronomic expertise and advanced processing capabilities. Beyond the leaf, we offer value-added services such as customized blending, next-generation nicotine solutions, recycled by-products, and digital traceability tools that enhance efficiency and sustainability across the supply chain.

Universal Leaf Tobacco is more than a supplier - we are a long-term partner committed to responsible sourcing, farmer support, and continuous innovation. By investing in agricultural communities and upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance, we help ensure a resilient tobacco supply for generations to come.

Summary

As an Internal Auditor II at Universal, you will assist in planning, performing, and closing integrated risk-based internal audits across financial, compliance, operational, and information systems areas. You'll conduct walkthroughs, compliance tests, substantive testing, document findings in automated workpapers, analyze root causes, and provide actionable recommendations. Responsibilities include interviewing management, performing data analytics on subsidiary financial and operational data, supporting external auditors, assisting in training of lower-level auditors, handling special projects, and maintaining confidentiality.

What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

• Assist in all phases of planning, performing and closing integrated risk-based internal audits, inclusive of financial, compliance, operational and IS areas.
• Conduct system walkthroughs and compliance tests, evaluate adequacy of internal controls, perform detailed substantive testing and analytical reviews.
• Document tests and findings in our automated audit workpaper package.
• Analyze the root cause of audit issues, develop practical recommendations, and appropriately document and communicate to stakeholders.
• Conduct interviews of all levels of management.
• Perform data analytics on subsidiary financial and operational data.
• Provide direct assistance to the external auditors.
• Perform special projects, as assigned.
• Understand and exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred; concentrations in IT or other disciplines also considered.
• Minimum two years of auditing and/or accounting experience or relevant professional work experience in manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 30% of the time.

Preferred Skills

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification or active pursuit of certification(s)
• Experience in public accounting assurance or advisory practice; Big 4 or reputable regional firm highly valued.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with ERP systems - Microsoft Dynamics 365 highly valued.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated to work independently and complete responsibilities with little supervision yet work well and promote a team-oriented culture.
• IS auditing / compliance / corporate governance / SOX experience.
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), COSO's Internal Control - Integrated Framework.
• Multi-lingual skills (Spanish or Portuguese)
• Data analytics experience using Arbutus, ACL or similar products.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of market-competitive total rewards that include 401(k) match, pension, merit increases, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, and tuition assistance to name a few.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.