Senior Auditor: Data Analytics & Automation Lead (Hybrid Sydney)

Yancoal Australia Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; 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 banc

Salary packaging including novatedLeas

Service recognition rewards

Discounts program including major dept

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Yancoal Australia Ltd in Sydney CBD is seeking a seasoned Internal Audit professional to lead risk-based audits and advance analytics capabilities.

Reporting to Audit Manager, you will apply IPPF/COSO/SOX, develop RACMs, and leverage Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query and Alteryx to drive governance and process improvement.

This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid Sydney-based work arrangement and opportunities across our mining operations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, business, finance, engineering, ICT, risk management or related discipline.
• CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA, or an engineering qualification with strong internal audit experience.
• Alteryx Core certification and Azure/Power BI certifications.
• Experience with data analytics and automation using Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Alteryx or similar.
• Prior internal audit or broad business experience enabling auditing using business logic.
• Experience in mining, metals, manufacturing, construction, utilities, logistics and FMCG.
• Experience in risk management and controls testing.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Basware.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audits across full lifecycle, including planning and reporting.
• Apply IPPF, COSO and SOX frameworks in audits.
• Evaluate internal controls and governance across functions.
• Develop RACMs, process maps and audit documentation.
• Leverage data analytics and automation tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Power Apps, Alteryx) to enhance audits.
• Maintain dashboards and CAATs to provide actionable insights.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends and control gaps.
• Assess business processes and data integrity using SAP and other ERPs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address risks and drive improvements.
• Prepare clear audit reports and monitor remediation actions.
• Foster strong relationships and contribute to evolving audit methodologies.
• Support ethics, confidentiality and compliance culture.

Skills

Data analytics

Automation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Independent work

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/related field

CA/CPA/CIA or CISA

Alteryx Core certification

Azure/Power BI certifications

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Query

Alteryx

SAP

Basware

ERP systems

Job description

Yancoal Australia Ltd in Sydney CBD is seeking a seasoned Internal Audit professional to lead risk-based audits and advance analytics capabilities.

Reporting to Audit Manager, you will apply IPPF/COSO/SOX, develop RACMs, and leverage Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query and Alteryx to drive governance and process improvement.

This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid Sydney-based work arrangement and opportunities across our mining operations.