Internal Auditor- Senior

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support our mining operations located near Brookwood, AL. We expect this teammate to be a role model for the "Warrior Way" and to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.

About the Role

Plan and execute risk-based internal audit and SOX/ICFR testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of financial, operational, compliance, and IT controls. Prepare and maintain process documentation (e.g., narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices), communicate results to management, and perform other internal audit support activities as requested by the Director of Internal Audit.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities included represent typical responsibilities for this job and are not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed. Management reserves the discretion to assign additional duties and/or to change job requirements.

• Perform and document control walkthroughs and testing procedures to assess design and operating effectiveness.
• Support the annual risk assessment and internal audit plan development, including identifying key risks and prioritizing audit coverage.
• Develop audit programs and test plans, including defining scope, objectives, timing, and sample selections.
• Execute operational, financial, and compliance audits, including identifying root causes and recommending practical, value-added improvements.
• Draft clear workpapers and audit reports (including issue ratings, impact, and recommendations) and present results to the Director of Internal Audit and business leaders.
• Partner with control owners and process stakeholders to obtain evidence, validate observations, and track remediation; coordinate with external auditors and other assurance providers, as needed.

Scope / Key Deliverables

• Maintain and update internal control documentation (process narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices).
• Identify gaps in control design and documentation and recommend enhancements.
• Test management's key controls (including SOX/ICFR controls), evaluate exceptions, and support issue remediation and re-testing.
• Review third-party/contractor documentation and evidence to confirm completeness and alignment with audit objectives.
• Perform special projects and operational audits as needed, including follow-up testing to confirm corrective actions are implemented.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar
• Master's level degree highly preferred
• CPA or CIA highly preferred
• 3+ years of relevant audit experience (internal audit and/or public accounting) including controls testing; SOX/ICFR experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 and/or national firm) preferred.
• Working knowledge of internal audit methodology and control frameworks (e.g., COSO), including financial, operational, compliance, SOX/ICFR, and IT general controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with data analytics and audit tools (e.g., Power BI, ACL/IDEA, AuditBoard, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear workpapers and present results to management.
• Demonstrated integrity, objectivity, professional skepticism, and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to prepare accurate, well-organized documentation in accordance with internal audit standards.
• Ability to articulate issues, risk impact, and recommendations to management in a clear and actionable manner.

Environment and Safety

• Ensure adherence to State, Federal and Company workplace policies and standard work procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.
• Maintain a high level of Safety performance through effective communication, monitoring, and revision of standard work procedures.
• Identify and report safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled safety meetings and training.
• Ensure adherence to environmental policy, work standards, management plans and regulatory obligations and requirements.

Physical Requirements - Office

• Sitting: Being able to sit at a computer for extended periods
• Lifting: Being able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally or a negligible amount frequently
• Repetitive motion: Being able to move the hands, wrists, and/or fingers substantially
• Visual acuity: Having close visual acuity for reading, preparing data, and viewing a computer terminal
• Walking: Being able to walk short distances
• Noise: Working in moderate noise
• Confined spaces: Working in a confined area
• Environmental factors: Being exposed to environmental factors that could stress or pressure the worker