Internal Auditor

Cleveland-Cliffs

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking an Internal Auditor at their Corporate Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. The Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and executing audits and compliance activities to help the business manage strategic risks, improve business processes, and identify best practices for control levels over business and financial risks. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America, vertically integrated from raw materials to downstream finishing. With over 30,000 employees, the company serves diverse markets, including being the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is committed to safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability, with initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions. The company offers a challenging and rewarding environment with opportunities for advancement and work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Entry level to three 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.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and analytical skills
Managerial courage to confront difficult issues with the appropriate response and to do so in a timely manner with any/all stakeholders
Understanding of both current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principles
Ability to work in a highly complex environment under general direction as to assignment
Ability to solve conflicts between the differing priorities of various process stakeholders by offering pragmatic solutions to management
Ability to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity and objectivity

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent certification
Comprehensive knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance
Professional experience, preferably including internal audit or public accounting experience. Auditing work experience is preferred; however, business/operations experience may be deemed adequate.
Data analytics and continuous auditing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Work 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 on 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 the value of audit services.
Identify and facilitate resolution of issues that may inhibit the 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 the status of action plans arising from audits.
Maintain the confidentiality of audit findings and the Company's 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 assigned.