Senior Auditor In Charge

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Sr. Auditor In Charge

Pay Rate Range:

$90,000-$110,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

1740 International Drive,

Memphis, TN 38197

The Job You Will Perform:

The Internal Audit function aims to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services that add value and enhance the organization’s operations. It supports International Paper in achieving its goals by systematically evaluating and improving risk management, control, and governance processes.

We seek a highly motivated individual with team-building and technical skills, who is eager to travel periodically and engage with various levels of business management across the company.

This role offers the opportunity to learn about IP’s global businesses and prepares candidates for leadership within the team and company. Internal Audit experience is designed to develop auditors through progressive roles as their skills, competencies, and leadership capabilities grow. In this role, the individual will interact with Finance and Business leaders, represent the Audit management team, assist in developing and managing the annual plan, and train and guide peers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Preparing and Planning Audits: Oversee the preparation and planning of multiple audits, including operational, process, compliance, and financial audits.
• Conducting Audit Fieldwork: Develop and execute audit programs in accordance with established standards.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide coaching and mentorship to other auditors, focusing on the development of new team members.
• Business Process Analysis: Observe, research, document, and analyze various business processes.
• Workpaper Preparation and Review: Independently prepare workpapers and review and approve the work of others using the audit management tool.
• Drafting Audit Findings: Draft audit findings and write comprehensive audit reports.
• Business Management Interaction: Engage with various levels of business management to negotiate corrective action plans and present audit findings.
• Leading Audit Teams: Lead audit project teams during engagements, ensuring effective collaboration and execution.
• Policy and Procedure Guidance: Offer guidance and research on policies, procedures, internal control concepts, internal audit processes, and other relevant matters to the business.
• Customer Relationship Development: Build and maintain strong customer relationships across the business.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor's degree is required. Degrees in various disciplines will be considered.
• Travel: Up to 15% travel is required.
• Experience: 4-6 years of applicable business experience in areas such as Finance, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement, IT or other related fields. Experience within IP is preferred. Experience with data analytic tools is preferred.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Team Environment: Ability to excel in a team environment, lead, and develop team members.

• Competencies:
  • Integrity & Trust
  • Ethics & Values
  • Functional/Technical Skills
  • Action Oriented
  • Learning on the Fly
  • Problem Solving
  • Written/Oral Communication
  • Customer Focus
  • Dealing with Ambiguity
  • Building Effective Teams

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training and promotional opportunities within a global company.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis  TN  38197