Strategic Internal Audit Assistant Director - Risk & Analytics

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 242,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company seeks an Internal Audit Assistant Director for the Americas, based in Chicago or Decatur, IL. You will lead risk-based assurance across financial, operational, and compliance domains, partnering with executives to evaluate risks and strengthen controls.

The role drives innovation through analytics, automation, and emerging technologies, building high-performing teams and delivering insights to improve organizational resilience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of audit/internal audit experience in Big 4 public accounting.
• Applied working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX 404 compliance standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Support audit planning and execution across multiple projects with key management stakeholders.
• Conduct annual risk assessments and develop an annual risk-based audit plan; establish policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify emerging risks and provide insights to improve performance and resilience.
• Review and prepare reports with clear scope, procedures, results, and corrective actions; mentor staff on audit tasks.
• Lead and develop a team of professionals, promoting learning and performance.
• Utilize AI, automation tools and data analytics to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA/CA/CIA licensure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Archer Daniels Midland Company seeks an Internal Audit Assistant Director for the Americas, based in Chicago or Decatur, IL. You will lead risk-based assurance across financial, operational, and compliance domains, partnering with executives to evaluate risks and strengthen controls.

The role drives innovation through analytics, automation, and emerging technologies, building high-performing teams and delivering insights to improve organizational resilience.