Manager, Internal Audit - Westchester Illinois

Company: Ingredion
Location: Westchester, Illinois
Posted On: 04/26/2024

TITLE:
Manager, Internal AuditLOCATION:
Westchester, ILREPORTS TO:
Vice President, Internal AuditDIRECT REPORTS:
1-2Primary Function:Ingredion is hiring an Internal Audit Manager to lead audit planning, program development, coordinating, and quality review for various types of audits including operational, financial, and compliance reviews, across multiple disciplines. The position will provide major input to the development of the annual risk assessment, internal audit plan, and annual budget while also providing training, coaching, and supervision to the North America, Westchester, IL based team and global Internal Audit team as needed based upon audit plan execution. The Manager will have the opportunity to work with various levels of Management throughout the global organization to build networking channels to further enhance and drive your career development. We are seeking an individual that enjoys the following responsibilities: Providing expertise in auditing standards / requirements, performance criteria, and information technology skills across complex audits within the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting phases.Effectively communicating the results of audit and consulting projects using advanced writing and verbal skills via written reports and oral presentations to global Management.Leading and managing special investigations, compliance / process review requests, and other ad-hoc projects from Finance, Operations, and Legal leadership anticipating emerging issues through research and interviews and formulating solutions to address enterprise compliance, audit objectives, and risk management.Ensuring the department's roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Internal Audit Charter are fulfilled, and audit methodologies / individual audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and the Ingredion Internal Audit policies and procedures (i.e., Internal Audit Manual).Assisting in the global internal audit quality control processes through the identification, development, documentation, and follow-up of audit findings and recommendations.Identifying audit process efficiencies and improvement opportunities through data analysis supporting the process to enhance existing manual controls.Pursuing and promoting professional development opportunities for the global team members and self, including external and internal training, professional certifications and associations, and sharing information gained with co-workers.Leading audit staff and motivating team members to deliver on time audit results and reports while assisting with the hiring, evaluation of staff, and identification of correction actions to address performance concerns. The role is well-suited for you if you: Have experience developing a team of professionals to complete projects on time & within budget as well as handling conflict constructively.Have strong detail orientation and project management skills.Ability to organize, schedule, and lead multiple projects.Can negotiate issues and resolve conflicts / problems and have the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment across international borders.Take initiative, accept change and are open to new ideas and approaches.Have skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products and collecting / analyzing complex data, evaluating information systems, and drawing logical conclusions. If you hold the following skills & experience we want, you: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. MBA or Master's degree is a plus.8+ years of significant experience in auditing, accounting, business consulting, or financial analysis, including experience in supervising and leading a team.Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or other professional certification are a plus.Extensive knowledge and skills in applying internal auditing, internal control, and accounting principles and practices.Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors, as well as knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Considerable manufacturing and / or consumer product industry knowledge related to programs, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office application suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio diagramming / flowcharting and experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau.Knowledge of data analytics practices and concepts (e.g., outlier, patterns, trend, regression analyses, extracting, handling, mining, and querying data; including large and/or complex data sets)SAP and/or other Enterprise Resource Planning Systems end user navigation knowledge, a plus.Proficiency in English (both verbal and written) for effective communication, including active listening skills and experience presenting findings and recommendations to executive leadership; additional language skillset a plus.Willingness to travel up to 20% annually including international travel at least once per year.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.#LI-BS1We 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.Relocation Available: No More...

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