Senior Auditor

Yancoal; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Subsidised private health insurance

Study assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Access to financial education and bean

Job summary

Yancoal Australia Ltd is seeking a Senior Auditor in Sydney to join our Internal Audit team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on risk-based internal audits, leveraging data analytics and automation to deliver insights that strengthen governance and controls.

You will lead audits across the lifecycle, apply IPPF/COSO/SOX standards, and work with SAP and other ERP systems. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to advance analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, business, finance, engineering, ICT, risk management or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA or CISA, or an engineering qualification combined with strong internal audit experience.
• Certification(s) in data analytics such as Alteryx Core certification, Azure / Power BI certifications.
• Demonstrated experience in data analytics and/or automation, including the use of tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Alteryx or similar platforms.
• Prior experience in an audit role or broad business experience enabling auditing.
• Experience in industries like mining, metals, manufacturing, construction, utilities, logistics or FMCG.
• Experience in risk management and/ or controls testing.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP and Basware.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and executing internal audits across the full audit lifecycle.
• Applying risk-based audit approach per IPPF, COSO and SOX.
• Evaluating internal controls, governance and risk management across functions.
• Developing RACMs, process maps and audit documentation.
• Leveraging data analytics and automation tools to enhance audits.
• Maintaining audit dashboards and CAATs for insights.
• Analyzing large data sets to identify trends and gaps.
• Partnering with stakeholders to recommend improvements.
• Preparing high-quality audit reports and tracking remediation.
• Developing the Internal Audit function and analytics capabilities.

Skills

Internal audit

Data analytics

Power BI

Power Automate

Alteryx

SAP

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Controls testing

ERP systems

Education

Accounting/finance/engineering degree

CA/CPA/CISA/CIA

Tools

SAP

Basware

Job description

• Permanent, full-time opportunity with competitive remuneration package.
• Leverage your expertise in data analytics, automation and visualisation to influence business outcomes.
• Based in Sydney CBD with hybrid working arrangement.

Yancoal Australia Ltd

Senior Auditor

• Permanent, full-time opportunity with competitive remuneration package.
• Leverage your expertise in data analytics, automation and visualisation to influence business outcomes.
• Based in Sydney CBD with hybrid working arrangement.

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, business and environmental professionals, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, marketers and beyond - we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together as One Yancoal. Yancoal Australia now owns, operates, or participates in nine producing coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. To learn more about what it's like to work at Yancoal check out our LinkedIn page.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Audit Manager, you will play a key role in delivering risk-based internal audits, advancing audit analytics capabilities, and providing valuable insights that support effective governance, risk management and control across the business. Responsibilities include:

• Leading and executing internal audits across the full audit lifecycle, including planning, scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Applying a risk-based audit approach in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), COSO Internal Control Framework, SOX requirements and relevant auditing standards.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and risk management practices across operational, financial and corporate functions.
• Developing and maintaining Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs), process maps and audit documentation to a high professional standard.
• Leveraging advanced data analytics and automation tools, including Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Power Apps and Alteryx, to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintaining and enhancing audit dashboards, automated controls testing and Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) to provide actionable business insights.
• Analysing large and complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilising SAP and other enterprise systems to assess business processes, data integrity and key system controls.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business to understand risks, provide practical recommendations and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preparing clear, concise and high-quality audit reports that communicate findings, recommendations and key business risks.
• Monitoring and validating remediation actions to ensure agreed audit recommendations are effectively implemented.
• Building strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation while constructively challenging processes and practices to drive better business outcomes.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the Internal Audit function, including audit methodologies, analytics capabilities, tools and strategic initiatives.
• Supporting a culture of ethics, integrity, confidentiality and compliance in all audit activities.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, business, finance, engineering, ICT, risk management or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA or CISA, or an engineering qualification combined with strong internal audit experience.
• Certification(s) in data analytics such as Alteryx Core certification, Azure / Power BI certifications.
• Demonstrated experience in data analytics and/or automation, including the use of tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Alteryx or similar platforms.
• Prior experience in an audit role (whether Corporate auditing or Consulting) or a strong business generalist with broad ranging work experience, enabling the application of business logic to undertake auditing.
• Experience working in complex and mature industries such as mining, metals, manufacturing, construction, utilities, logistics and / or FMCG environment (based on type of experience).
• Experience in risk management and / or controls testing.
• Experience utilising evolved and advanced ERP systems such as SAP and Basware.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to work independently.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.