Senior Internal Auditor

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location:  Westchester, IL

Workplace Type: Hybrid

As a Senior Internal Auditor you will plan and execute risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across operational, financial, compliance, and technology-enabled processes. Serving as the lead auditor on assigned engagements, the Senior Internal Auditor contributes to the enterprise risk assessment and annual audit plan, builds constructive working relationships with process owners and assurance partners, and delivers practical insights that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control. The Senior Internal Auditor performs audit procedures through process and control walkthroughs, develops testing criteria, reviews and analyzes data and evidence, and identifies and defines issues. All engagements are performed on a risk-based basis and in conformance with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (effective January 9, 2025).  This role will report to the Manager, Internal Audit.

What you will do:

·       Leading engagement planning, including the engagement risk assessment, objectives, scope, evaluation criteria, resource needs, and work program, for approval by Internal Audit leadership.

·       Supervising, coaching, and reviewing the work of staff auditors and co-sourced resources to ensure workpapers are sufficient, reliable, and support engagement conclusions.

·       Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of financial, operational, compliance, and IT general and application controls to ensure that valid, properly authorized transactions are completely and accurately processed.

·       Determining compliance with Company policies, standards, procedures, and applicable statutes and government regulations.

·       Considering fraud risk throughout planning and fieldwork and escalating suspected fraud indicators in accordance with department protocols.

·       Partnering with the data team to design and execute data analytics and continuous monitoring procedures, identifying patterns, anomalies, and exceptions that inform risk-based sample selection and testing.

·       Preparing audit workpapers and process flowcharts to document and support conclusions and audit findings in alignment with internal quality standards and requirements in conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors.

·       Developing concise findings agreeing on practical management action plans with process owners; and communicating results.

·       Building strong working partnerships with internal stakeholders and global Internal Audit team members to deliver results and support business performance, objectives, and initiatives.

·       Leading or supporting special projects, advisory engagements, and investigations as requested by Internal Audit leadership.

·       Supporting the department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) by retaining evidence of conformance, participating in internal assessments, and acting on continuous improvement opportunities.

·       Maintaining objectivity and independence, promptly disclosing actual or perceived impairments and conflicts of interest, and completing annual ethics and independence confirmations.

·       Assessing risk, control, and governance processes across the Three Lines Model, including emerging risk areas such as cybersecurity, third-party and supply chain risk, data governance, sustainability reporting, and use of emerging technologies.

·       Monitoring and validating the implementation of management action plans and escalating overdue or unresolved items in accordance with department methodology.

·       Maintaining and evidencing continuing professional development sufficient to sustain the competencies required by the Global Internal Audit Standards.

What you will bring:

·       A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. MBA or master’s degree is a plus.

·       3+ years of experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing, including in charge or lead engagement experience, with a proven track record of accomplishments.

·       A professional certification or progress towards at least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or a recognized data analytics credential is a plus.

·       Working knowledge of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards with the ability to apply them at the engagement level.

·       Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, accounting principles, and internal control and governance frameworks.

·       Strong computer skills using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio diagramming/flowcharting, and experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau; experience with analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, Python) is a plus.

·       Proficiency in English; Spanish and/or Portugues a plus.

·       Ability to travel 20-25% including international travel at least once per year.

·       Experience with SAP and/or other Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and an understanding of IT general controls is plus.

·       Working knowledge of AI-enabled productivity tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve efficiency, automate routine tasks, and support data analysis and reporting, applied within the Company’s approved technology and data governance requirements.

Who you are:

·       Experience leading audit engagements and supervising team members to deliver on time and within budget.

·       Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, including active listening, with all levels of Management.

·       Take initiative, embrace change and are open to new ideas and approaches.

·       Enjoy coaching and developing others and bring business acumen and critical thinking to complex issues.

·       Have strong detail orientation with the ability to organize, schedule, and manage multiple projects.

·       Demonstrate integrity, objectivity, professional skepticism, and due professional care consistent with the ethics and professionalism expectations.

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements– We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.