Internal Auditor

Workplace Type: Hybrid

As a Internal Auditor you will assist in executing risk-based operational, financial, compliance, and advisory engagements across Ingredion’s global manufacturing, supply chain and corporate operations.

The Internal Auditor performs process and control walkthroughs, develops and executes testing procedures, evaluates evidence, and assists in identifying and communicating significant issues in conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.

This position provides opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, develop professional competencies, and contribute to the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes. This position will report to the Manager, Internal Audit.

What you will do

• Risk-based engagement planning, process walkthroughs and work program development.
• Executing audit procedures with professional skepticism and due professional care, obtaining relevant, reliable, and sufficient evidence, and documenting processes, risks, controls, and conclusions in conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Performing HQ, SSC audits and site visits at manufacturing facilities, covering areas such as inventory and cycle counts, cost accounting, procurement, logistics, and capital projects.
• Leveraging data analytics and AI assisted techniques (e.g., Microsoft CoPilot, Power BI), in coordination with the Data Analytics team, to identify trends, anomalies, and higher-risk items within populations and to expand risk-focused audit coverage.
• Preparing workpapers, process flows, and risk and control matrices (RCMs) that support engagement results and demonstrate conformance with Internal Audit methodology, quality requirements, and the internal audit standards.
• Evaluating the design and effectiveness of key business and system controls to support authorized, complete, and accurate transaction processing.
• Communicating evidence-based findings or improvement results clearly and constructively to stakeholders.
• Serving as a trusted business partner, building productive relationships with stakeholders and global Internal Audit colleagues while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.
• Internal control advisory engagements, investigations, and other ad hoc reviews as assigned, while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity.
• Monitoring and validating the timely implementation of management action plans.

What you will bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing, finance, or business operations; manufacturing or consumer packaged goods experience a plus.
• A professional certification, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining one, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, and an ability to use audit, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools responsibly. Experience with data visualization tools, such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency a plus.
• Ability to travel 25% including international travel at least once per year.
• Experience with SAP and/or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems a plus.
• Working knowledge of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework, and SOX 404 a plus.

Who you are

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, active listening, collaboration, and the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, intellectual curiosity, professional skepticism, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Apply sound judgment and attention to detail while organizing priorities, meeting commitments, and managing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
• Act with integrity and the professional courage to raise concerns, and bring a curious, innovative mindset toward AI and automation.

Pay Range

$84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual

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.