Internal Auditor

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Burns Harbor, Indiana, seeks an Internal Auditor to plan and execute audits and compliance activities, helping manage strategic risks and strengthen controls.

You will work with Internal Audit management, conduct audits, evaluate process and control effectiveness, assist with SOX scoping and testing, and communicate results to management. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA/CIA preferred; 1–3 years of audit experience; travel up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of professional audit experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits and compliance activities.
• Evaluate process, system and control effectiveness; document findings.
• Assist with SOX scoping, planning, and testing; maintain test plans and risk/control matrices.
• Communicate audit results to management to maximize value of internal audits.
• Identify and implement improvements to ensure proper controls and safeguard company assets.
• Monitor action plans arising from audits; maintain confidentiality and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ethics and integrity

Data analytics

Continuous auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting/related)

CPA

CIA

Job description

Location: Burns Harbor, INCleveland-Cliffs is seeking an Internal Auditor at our Burns Harbor, Indiana location. This role plans and executes audits and compliance activities, helping the business manage strategic risks, improve or develop efficient and effective business processes, and identify and communicate best practices to foster appropriate control levels for business and financial risks.Summary of ResponsibilitiesWork with Internal Audit management to determine the direction and scope of audits and assist in the preparation of planning memorandums and audit programs.Conduct audits, including the detailed planning of each audit and agreeing the audit objectives and scope with management.Evaluate and document process, system and control effectiveness through the application of accounting, auditing and business knowledge; collect, analyze, and document information to support audit results.Assist with SOX scoping, planning and administration, including maintenance of process documentation, planning memos, risk and control matrices and testing plans.Execute testing of key SOX controls in conjunction with the annual test plan.Assess the overall significance of the control deficiencies identified during the audit. Provide perspective for evaluating the audit deficiencies against evolving industry best practices.Assist in the preparation and presentation of audit results and strive to improve their communication to appropriate management levels to maximize value of audit services.Identify and facilitate resolution of issues that may inhibit audit team's performance and resolve outstanding questions/issues related to the audit.Identify constructive and value-added solutions to address issues identified. Recommend operation improvements which ensure that proper controls are exercised over all aspects of the business and that company assets are conserved, protected and accurately presented.Monitor status of action plans arising from audits.Maintain the confidentiality of audit findings and Company proprietary information.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Internal Audit’s stakeholders.Conduct work in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and analytical skillsAbility to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity, and objectivityPreferred QualificationsCertified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent certification1-3 years of professional experience, preferably including internal audit or public accounting experience. Auditing work experience is preferred; however, business/operations experience may be deemed adequate.Managerial courage to confront difficult issues with the appropriate response and to do so in a timely manner with any/all stakeholdersComprehensive knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving complianceUnderstanding of both current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principlesStrong interpersonal skills – ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organizationProactive – demonstrated ability and desire to improve individual performance and advance the efficiency and effectiveness of the departmentAbility to work in a highly complex environment under general direction as to assignmentAbility to solve conflict between differing priorities of various process stakeholders by offering pragmatic solutions to managementAbility to travel up to 30% to Cleveland-Cliffs locations as requiredData analytics and continuous auditing experience is preferredCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.