What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Intern (Fall 2026) - Westchester, IL position at National Starch and Chemical?
Ingredion is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented student to join our Global Internal Audit team as an Internal Audit Intern. In this role, you will support audit activities and leverage data analytics to evaluate operational, financial, and compliance processes across the organization.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a real-world environment while gaining exposure to enterprise systems, internal controls, and business operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to meaningful projects that drive risk awareness and process improvements across the organization.
As an Internal Audit Intern, your responsibilities will include:
Under the supervision of a Manager, Senior, or experienced Staff, assist with audit execution, including:
Documenting business processes and controls
Performing audit testing procedures
Evaluating supporting evidence
Preparing audit workpapers
Leverage data analysis and data mining to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential risks
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve internal controls over financial reporting
Support the development of analytics-based procedures for compliance and audit testing
Exposure to enterprise systems including SAP & Concur
Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of accounting and management controls to ensure that valid, properly authorized transactions are completely and accurately processed
Determining compliance with Company policies, standards, procedures, and applicable statutes and government regulations
The Internal Audit Intern position is well suited for you if you are:
Passionate for impactful work, with a broad encompassing vision for creative problem solving
Professional, with detailed precision and attention to detail
Highly motivated and curious to learn about our business and root causes for issues and trends/outliers in underlying data
Passionate about forming relationships and being a phenomenal teammate
Comfortable with communication and can engage with others, ask questions and openly share ideas
Focused in career areas of auditing, data analysis, IT audit, compliance, accounting and/or finance
Qualified candidates will have:
Progress towards a bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or similar with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0
Ability to work 20-30 hrs per week during the fall internship term
Ability to work on-site in Westchester office at least 1 day per week
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft application suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
Proven experience or coursework in data visualizations tools, such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred
Excellent proven written and verbal communications skills to interact with all levels of management
Strong orientation to detail, good organization skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task
Strong work ethic and the desire for continuous self-improvement, and ability to explore new approaches and technologies in a dynamic group
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
We 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.
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.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
NoThis pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .