Internal Audit Senior

Who are we, and what do we do?
Corteva Agriscience, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a top-tier global agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Corteva provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. 

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity available for an Internal Audit - Senior.

Corteva’s Internal Audit organization serves Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (Audit Committee) by providing independent, objective assurance, investigation and advisory services to assist Management to improve the control environment, ethics compliance and operational effectiveness and efficiency, reduce risk and achieve Corteva’s strategic objectives.  

Internal Audit will:

• Partner with Management to improve risk and control awareness through insightful findings and improvement recommendations, while maintaining the highest professional standards; and
• Bring a systematic, disciplined, dynamically adjusted approach to evaluate and recommend improvements to the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes.

Primary Responsibilities - How will you help us Grow!

• Execute internal audits and reviews (operational, financial, compliance, ethics) of Corteva’s Crop Protection and Seeds Business Units and at the enterprise level for the Americas; audits address key risk exposures to the Company.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, adherence to established policies and procedures, and regulatory guidance and conduct tests in accordance with Corteva’s audit methodology.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with Corteva’s Business Units and Functions leadership regarding audit requirements and related risks.
• Plan, scope and perform audits, including developing audit programs, coordinating team resources, conducting interviews and testing, preparing and/or reviewing workpapers to document findings and conclusions reached.
• Determine audit opinion ratings and prepare concise written reports, including issue summaries, process improvements and other recommendations.
• Use professional judgement to scope appropriate risks for inclusion in audit program based on identified risks, or emerging trends.
• Discuss irregularities, exceptions, and issues discovered during the audit with management and escalate unresolved differences timely.
• Utilize judgement and experience to assess the associated risk of issues and impact on conclusions, risk classification and overall audit opinion.
• Identifies and develops relevant data analyses, data visualization, and/or continuous auditing/monitoring opportunities.
• Drives performance of analytics solutions to impact audit scope, driving efficiencies in the audit process.
• Serves as a ‘business partner’ to make relevant process improvement recommendations in areas that may increase operational efficiency or effectiveness.

Experience and Education – What you'll bring to the table!

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-6 years of demonstrated experience in audit, accounting, finance, supply chain, or operations.
• CPA / CIA or other professional certification preferred.
• Internal or external audit experience preferred.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team environment and to work independently with limited guidance.
• Ability to provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members as needed, managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Exhibit the communication skills needed to explain audit findings to obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
• Ability to recognize and clearly communicate control gaps and recommended improvements.
• Proficient in SAP (FI, MM, BW etc.), Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge/experience with a data visualization tool (e.g. Power BI).
• AuditBoard OpsAudit and/or SOXHUB experience, a plus.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills is a plus. 

Hybrid work environment (Monday/Friday work from home) 
Requires travel approximately 10 - 20% of the time

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

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