Sr. 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

Ingredion is hiring a Senior Internal Auditor to lead audit planning and program development to execute various types of audits including operational, financial, and compliance reviews, across all business processes. 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.

The position offers the opportunity to work with various levels of Management throughout the organization to build networking channels to further build and drive your career development.

Including data analytics strategy, advanced auditing techniques of analyzing data both small to large, low complexity to high and geographical scope from local to global, to identify anomalies, policy non-compliance and internal control weaknesses. Role will report to the Program Manager, Internal Audit.

What you will do:

As a Senior Internal Auditor, your responsibilities will include:

•Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of accounting and management controls to ensure that valid, properly authorized transactions are completely and adequately processed.

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

•Collaborating with the Internal Audit Sr Data Analyst and IA Data Governance Committee (DCG) in the department's development of leading-class data analytics and continuous auditing techniques

•Providing data analysis support to assist in analyzing and identifying patterns, discrepancies, and anomalies to highlight exceptions within populations or key samples to review during audit testing procedures.

•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 International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

•Preparing concisely written audit findings and conclusions and assisting in the identification of process improvement opportunities while communicating the results via written reports and oral presentations to Management.

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

•Assist in other Ad-Hoc reviews as required by Supervisors

What you will bring:

•A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA or Master’s degree is a plus.

•3-7 years of experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing, finance, or business operations 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).

•Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office application suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio diagramming / flowcharting and experience with data visualization tools, such as Power BI or Tableau.

•Proficiency in English; additional language skillset 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 a plus.

Who you are:

The Senior Internal Auditor position is well-suited for you if you:

•Have experience leading and supervising a team of professionals to complete projects on time & within budget.

•Exude effective communication skills (both verbal and written), including active listening to interact with all levels of Management.

•Take the initiative, accept change and are open to new ideas and approaches.

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

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.

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.