Staff Accountant
GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.
Senior Auditor
Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Kentucky
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💰 $97,000 - $110,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Serve as a market-lead for several of Yum’s business units and act as the primary liaison between management and Internal Audit.
- Perform audits across finance/accounting, franchise governance, supply chain management, and food safety.
- Lead the planning and execution of audit projects, including risk assessments, fieldwork, and reporting.
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
- Collaborate with process and control owners to gather audit evidence and communicate findings.
- Prepare audit documentation and reports for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
- Lead ad hoc projects, including data analytics and process improvement initiatives.
- Assist leadership in mentoring and providing guidance for junior audit staff.
- Perform on-site fieldwork (likely involving travel ~10%).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in internal audit or public accounting or 5+ years of restaurant/franchising.
- Working knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and audit methodologies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a hybrid environment.
- Self-starting problem solver; knowledgeable about the restaurant industry and franchise business model; prioritizes intellectual curiosity.
- On-site fieldwork and travel expected to be ~10% of workload.
- Preferred: Master’s Degree.
- Preferred: CPA, CIA, or CISA certification (or working toward one).
- Preferred: Experience with audit management tools (e.g., AuditBoard).
