Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company is a recognized leader in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewy candies, lollipops, and chocolate. The company has operations in more than 40 countries and distributes its world-famous brands in more than 180 countries. Three of these brands - Juicy Fruit, Wrigley's Spearmint, and Altoids - have heritages stretching back more than a century. Other well-loved brands include Orbit, Extra, Starburst, Doublemint, Skittles, Freedent, Airwaves, Life Savers, Eclipse, and Winterfresh. Wrigley is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., and operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, a private, family-owned company founded in 1911. Mars, Incorporated is one of the world's largest food companies, generating global revenues of $30 billion annually and producing some of the world's leading brands in six segments that include Chocolate, Drinks, Food, Petcare, Symbioscience and Wrigley.

The worldwide Internal Audit function is led by the Vice President - Internal Audit, who reports to the Senior Vice President - Finance. The Internal Audit department, through the Vice President - Internal Audit, has an open reporting channel to the Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of Directors through its Audit Committee. Reporting to the Vice President - Internal Audit is the Regional Internal Audit Director-Asia/Pacific, the Regional Audit Director-EMEAI, the Sr. Audit Manager-North America, the IT Audit Manager and seven auditors.

The position holder and/or assigned staff conduct such tests and investigations as are necessary when they visit the Company’s associated companies located in the North American region or, as designated by the Director - Internal Audit, in EMEAI or Asia Pacific regions. These tests are in accord with generally accepted audit and accounting standards. The team checks all aspects of accounting and financial management in accord with an approved audit plan. The internal auditors also review and observe company systems in each operation and note deficiencies in their comments.

This position is accountable for managing the audit function at the Company’s North American locations to ensure effective internal control systems and compliance with recognized accounting practices and company financial policies. As required, the incumbent may be asked to present a summary of audit findings to the audit committee of the Board of Directors. In addition, the incumbent may be subject to requests by the audit committee regarding areas of concern. Also, the incumbent works closely with the company’s independent auditor to provide agreed upon audit data. In addition, the successful candidate may be required to communicate such areas as corporate financial policy, system evaluation, and general audit practices. The position holder also provides training and assistance to assigned audit staff when necessary.

• Manages and coordinates the Company’s North American region internal audit effort within an approved financial forecast of department costs for the applicable cost center.
• Directs the activities of the staff auditors in the North American region.
• Provides input to the Vice President - Internal Audit regarding staff performance to ensure the highest level of employee performance.
• Reviews, designs, obtains approval for and implements annual North American region audit plans to ensure compliance with Wrigley accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepares an annual risk assessment and annual coverage plan
• Identifies and recommends improvements in control procedures; assists in developing accounting instructions, codes of conduct, best practices etc.; serves as a resource to the organization on control issues.
• Monitors compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Wrigley Principles of Business Conduct.
• Works with the company’s independent auditors to assure the ongoing efficient and effective audit of company operations.
• Works with the Vice President - Internal Audit and staff regarding the implementation of accounting practices.
• Where Management has difficulty in implementing audit recommendations, provides assistance and support with the implementation of such recommendations.
• Assists Vice President - Internal Audit in facilitating the company’s enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Carries out special investigations as and when required.
• Coordinates as needed with the IT Audit Manager, The Director Internal Audit, EMEAI and the Director Internal Audit, APAC.

• The successful candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of relevant auditing experience, with 2 years manager/team lead experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a similar field and must also possess a C.P.A. Certificate. (an MBA is desirable)
• Strong accounting and auditing skills, as well as strong analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with managers at each location, as well as other senior managers, regarding audit findings.
• Experience in auditing a large manufacturing company is needed, and any consumer packaged goods experience is desirable.
• Experience with SAP R/3 is desirable.