Internal Audit Analyst - Chicago, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Internal Audit Analyst to perform risk-based audits across ADM entities worldwide from Decatur or Chicago, IL. You will lead staff, review work, and communicate findings to management and the Board with objective analysis and recommendations.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and experience with data analytics and AI tools, plus willingness to travel up to 30% and work across international sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy or related field with 12-15 hours of accounting coursework; minimum GPA 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audits across ADM entities worldwide.
• Lead audit staff on assigned engagements and review work performed.
• Identify and communicate control weaknesses, including SOX observations.
• Collaborate across ADM divisions to share best practices.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders, including executive management.
• Support audit reporting and follow-up activities.
• Solve moderately complex audit and business issues with guidance from audit leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Balancing priorities

Conflict management

Organizational skills

Data analytics

AI tools

Industry knowledge

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analytics tools

AI tools

Job description

Internal Audit Analyst - Decatur or Chicago, IL

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary

An Audit Analyst works under direct supervision of an audit manager to perform risk-based audits of ADM entities throughout the world. On each assignment, the Audit Analyst leads staff members and reviews, assimilates, and documents work procedures with a focus on inherent risks. Upon completion of audit assignments, the Audit Analyst provides ADM Management and the Board of Directors with objective, accurate, and timely analysis, information, and recommendations.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audits across ADM entities worldwide.
• Lead audit staff on assigned engagements and review work performed.
• Identify and communicate control weaknesses, including SOX observations.
• Collaborate across ADM divisions to share best practices.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders, including executive management.
• Support audit reporting and follow-up activities.
• Solve moderately complex audit and business issues with guidance from audit leadership.

Required Skills

• Understanding of agriculture industry and/or commodity trading
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage conflict effectively
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience with data analytics and AI tools
• Ability to climb ladders up to 100 feet
• Travel up to 30% worldwide
• Experience with Data Analytics and AI tools

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy or related field with 12-15 hours of accounting coursework; minimum GPA 2.8

Required Experience

• Senior Auditor or 2-4 years of relevant audit experience

Desired Experience

• Knowledge of grain origination and hedge accounting concepts

Assignments and Learning Expectations

• Build relationships across ADM including executive management
• Work effectively in domestic and international environments
• Lead complex audits and provide staff feedback
• Apply prior knowledge to new situations

Expected Behavioral Competency Performance

• Agile Learning/Intellectually Curious
  • Displays interest to learn and executes direction from ADM Colleagues after initial clarification
• Communication
  • Communicates effectively and efficiently with professionalism to all auditees, including ADM Executive Management
• Creative Problem Solving
  • Possesses ability to assess, solve, and reach conclusion to all problems encountered
• Flexibility
  • Accepts last minute changes in relation to month to month project assignment and audit scopes
• Initiative
  • Performs additional and new assignments with an energetic approach
• Integrity
  • Exemplifies a strict moral and ethical code when working with all ADM Colleagues and Business Partners
• Performs under all conditions
  • Listens to differing viewpoints, provides constructive criticism, and helps all team members feel valued and included
• Results Oriented
  • Focuses on meeting due dates and project deadlines on all assignments
• Safety
  • Demonstrates and enforces safe work habits of ADM Colleagues and Business Partners
• Team Player
  • Volunteers to perform above and beyond assigned work to illustrate a collaborative approach in all facets of the career

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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