Senior Internal Auditor – Analytics and Automation

Here at Yancoal, you will be lead internal audits and perform a wide range of technical and administrative duties

• Full time permanent opportunity based in Sydney
• Work for ASX 300 mining organisation
• Hybrid work model and a generous well being program

Who are we?

Welcome to Yancoal. For nearly 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, to environmentalists, 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. 
But mining is about much more than just the product we export or how it is used. The Australian mining sector creates rewarding careers. Mining allows Australian regional towns to thrive. Mining underpins government budgets and provides people, communities and societies with a future. Yancoal’s story goes beyond our product. It is about the positive impact we have on people’s lives and livelihoods: graduates getting a foot in the door; the people who serve us our morning coffee on the way to work; the local businesses we support; the environment we regenerate; the communities we nurture; the workplace culture we create; the mateship we foster; and the Australian families that rely on us for a future.
At Yancoal we are looking for those individuals that show dedication to their role, are courageous and focused on driving success for the company and themselves through their career pathway.

What does your daily life look like at Yancoal?

The primary role of the Senior Auditor (Analytics and Automation) is to undertake data driven audits and continue the legacy of analytics and automation established within the audit function.  This role will be the in-house specialist and perform a wide range of technical and administrative activities to lead audits in the IA plan and promote analytics and automation in auditing approach.  

The key responsibility areas for this position are:

• Follow a risk-based approach and demonstrates its application when performing audits
• Lead the development and execution of data analytics and automation within the audit team and utilise tools such as Alteryx, and MS Power Suite (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Power Apps) to execute data analytics on audits.
• Lead the execution of audits with support from the Audit Associate and outsourced service providers (where involved).
• Apply the COSO IA framework and governance requirements covered in Global Internal Audit Standards to manage the lifecycle of the audits on the audit management tool.
• Independently prepares for audit interviews, sets the environment and conducts interviews, and asks relevant, pertinent and probing questions.
• Understand flowcharting techniques and have the ability to develop process flows.
• Form effective working relationship with stakeholders.

What do you need to be successful in the role?

To be successful in the role you will require the following skills:
Experience:

• At least 6 to 7 years full-time prior experience in data analytics and / or automation in a business partnering or business function support capacity.
• 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.
• Working in complex and mature industries such as mining, metals, manufacturing, utilities, logistics and / or FMCG environment (based on type of experience).
• Experience in risk management and / or controls testing.

Qualification:

•  Graduate in either a business, accounting, finance, engineering, ICT, or similar discipline.
• Certification(s) in data analytics such as Alteryx Core certification, Azure / Power BI certifications, Python and the likes.
• Certification(s) such as CPA, CA, CIA, CISA or similar OR Data Analytics / BI Specialists with strong business partnering experience OR Engineers with strong internal audit experience.

Skills:

• Proficiency in English – Read, Write, Speak.
• Mathematical skills.
• Project management, Time management, Active listening, Ability to apply common-sense and logic, Critical and Analytical thinking, Attention to detail, Stakeholder management, Performance management.
• Process mapping.

Tools:

• Evolved and advanced ERP systems such as SAP and Basware.
• Alteryx, MS Power Suite (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Power Apps).
• Proficiency across other Microsoft suite of applications.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles.

• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants. 
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family.
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period.
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifices options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

Yancoal 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+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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