Universal Leaf Tobacco Company · 20 hours ago
Senior Auditor
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expUniversal Leaf Tobacco Company is the leading global leaf tobacco supplier headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. As a Senior Auditor, you will lead integrated risk-based internal audits across various areas, mentor staff auditors, and ensure quality throughout the audit process.
AgricultureManufacturingTobacco
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Courtney Holscher
Responsibilities
Assist in all phases of planning, performing and closing integrated risk-based internal audits, inclusive of financial, compliance, operational and information systems (IS) areas
Supervise staff auditors on audits and special projects
Perform a detailed peer review of all work completed by staff auditors on audits and special projects
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 (Arbutus) 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Minimum four years of progressive auditing and/or accounting
Experience leading an audit process
Experience training, assisting, and mentoring lower level audit staff
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time domestically and internationally
Preferred
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 publicly traded company
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 IPPF, COSO's Internal Control – Integrated Framework
Multi-lingual skills (Spanish or Portuguese)
Data analytics experience using Arbutus, ACL or similar products
Benefits
401(k) match
Pension
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Medical
Dental
Life
Vision
Short and long-term disability benefits
Tuition assistance
Company
Universal Leaf Tobacco Company
Universal is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and is the leading global leaf tobacco supplier.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.3B2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2014-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $900M
1980-09-12IPO
Leadership Team
Preston Wigner
Chairman, President and CEO
Recent News
2026-01-22
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2025-12-11
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