Internal Audit Associate — SOX & Controls Pro

Century Aluminum; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Aluminum is looking for a Staff Internal Auditor to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This role will execute audits to evaluate internal controls, assess risk, and recommend process improvements to strengthen our control environment.

You will support annual SOX testing, audit planning, and detailed testing of controls and transactions. The position requires effective communication, teamwork, and travel up to 30% to support audits and coordination with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of public accounting, internal audit, or related experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and COSO ICFR.
• Understanding of COSO framework and ICFR application.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; audit software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute audits to evaluate internal controls and risk.
• Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and audit planning.
• Test controls and transactions; document work papers per standards.
• Draft audit reports for Senior Management and Audit Committee.
• Coordinate with external auditors and specialists.
• Travel 15–30% domestically/internationally.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS or related

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Century Aluminum is looking for a Staff Internal Auditor to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This role will execute audits to evaluate internal controls, assess risk, and recommend process improvements to strengthen our control environment.

You will support annual SOX testing, audit planning, and detailed testing of controls and transactions. The position requires effective communication, teamwork, and travel up to 30% to support audits and coordination with external auditors.