Internal Audit Manager

About the role

Ingredion is looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based assurance and advisory activities across South America while supporting the broader global Internal Audit function. The role influences governance, risk management and internal controls within a multinational manufacturing organization, with a hybrid workplace in São Paulo.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of risk-based internal audit and advisory engagements, from planning and risk assessment through reporting and remediation monitoring.
• Evaluate governance, risk management and internal controls across financial, operational, compliance, fraud and technology-related processes.
• Carry out audit activities aligned with the annual audit plan approved by the Audit Committee.
• Manage, coach and develop audit team members and build relationships with business leaders in Finance, Operations, Compliance, HR and Legal.
• Communicate audit observations and recommendations through reports and executive-level presentations.
• Support advisory projects such as business transformation, process improvements, controls optimization, SAP initiatives and SOX compliance.
• Leverage data analytics, automation and emerging technologies to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Coordinate with external auditors, compliance teams and third-party audit partners, and manage several audits and special projects at once across locations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Controls or related advisory functions.
• Prior leadership experience managing audit engagements and developing audit professionals.
• Preferred: experience in manufacturing, consumer products or industrial environments; experience in multinational organizations; active Brazilian CRC registration; CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, CA, MBA or other relevant certifications.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% internationally and domestically; relocation not available.

Required skills

• Audit methodology, internal controls and risk management principles
• SOX/ICFR requirements and COSO Framework
• Corporate governance practices

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based pay
• Health, long-term savings and wellness support
• Flexible work arrangements
• Career growth through learning, training and development
• Employee recognition program