Internal Auditor

Ingevity; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is a global specialty chemicals and materials company that provides products and technologies to purify, protect, and enhance the world around us. We seek a diligent Internal Auditor to join our audit team and help improve internal controls and efficiency across finance, operations, supply chain, and IT.

You will perform risk-based internal audits in a regulated chemical environment, support SOX compliance, and collaborate with business units to implement improvements that protect

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; 1–3 years in internal audit or related role.
• Foundational understanding of internal controls, auditing concepts, and financial processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based financial, operational, and technology audits following IIA and COSO standards.
• Support scoping, walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and reporting of audits.
• Identify control gaps, assess business impact, and draft practical recommendations.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP exposure

Job description

Job Family Group:

Finance

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine.

If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

Job Description – Internal Auditor

About Ingevity

Ingevity is a global specialty chemicals and materials company that provides products and technologies that purify, protect, and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented people, we develop sustainable solutions that help our customers solve complex challenges across a wide range of end markets.

At Ingevity, we are guided by our commitment to integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety. We believe strong internal controls and ethical business practices are critical to protecting our people, customers, shareholders, and communities.

About the Role

You will join our audit team, which will enable you to positively impact the way we do business. This group will provide you with the foundation to be a change agent, providing objective evaluations of our internal processes and systems to identify areas of risk and operational and/or technology efficiency. This role collaborates with business partners across finance, operations, supply chain, and IT to evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and recommend practical improvements that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

Your highly visible role will involve collaborating with other members of the internal audit team and business units to review existing practices. Supporting your internal partners to help develop plans and understand the key role they play in maintaining strong internal controls will be critical in reducing risk, increasing operational efficiency, and protecting our shareholders, customers, and employees.

Job Summary:

The Internal Auditor supports the execution of the company’s risk-based internal audit and SOX programs within a regulated chemical manufacturing environment.

Risk Based Internal Audit Plan

• Execute risk-based financial, operational, and technology audits in accordance with IIA standards and COSO framework
• Support, plan, and perform audits including scoping, walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and reporting
• Identify control gaps, assess business impact, and develop practical, value-added recommendations
• Prepare clear, concise audit workpapers and draft audit reports for management and senior leadership
• Support remediation tracking and validate corrective actions
• Collaborate with and educate process owners on internal control responsibilities and risk awareness
• Perform data analysis and support special projects and ad hoc audit requests

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

• Support SOX compliance activities including walkthroughs, testing, and documentation
• Identify and document control deficiencies, root causes, and remediation plans
• Monitor completion of corrective actions and prepare summarized status reporting
• Prepare periodic summarized status updates to be presented to leadership.
• Assist with special SOX projects, such a process narrative documentation, process re-engineering, walkthroughs, etc.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support efficient and timely completion of testing

• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field1 to 3 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a related roleFoundational understanding of internal controls, auditing concepts, and financial processesProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointStrong attention to detail and willingness to learnWilling to travel if needed Preferred Professional Qualifications: Exposure to manufacturing, chemical, or regulated environments preferredProgress toward CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification a plusUnderstanding of SOX and US GAAPGood analytical, organizational, and communication skillsSAP exposure or similar systemAbility to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.