Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope Steel (BSL) continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations.

Internal Audit is an ‘in-house’ service delivery model, operating as four regional hubs in Australia/New Zealand, Asia, China and North America. Teams predominantly provide audit services to the businesses operating in each region, though there is possibility of short-term transfers of staff on a project-by-project basis as well as the possibility of long-term transfers between teams and/or the business. 

In North America, the team is based in Kansas City but with rapid expansion there is flexibility to be homebased elsewhere in our network. Collectively, the North America businesses have manufacturing, sales, and administrative support operations primarily across the United States, with small operations in Mexico and Canada.

Job Description

The Senior Auditor leads the planning and executing of various operational and compliance audits, including but not limited to, internal control reviews designed to identify potential efficiencies, control enhancements and process improvement opportunities.

The Senior Internal Auditor role is critical towards achieving BSL IA’s vision to be:

• Independent experts and skilled business partners with deep knowledge of BlueScope’s businesses, providing insights through collaborative relationships and innovative technology; and,
• Valued and sought after by management to improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes; through delivering programs targeted at key and emerging risks proactively.

The Senior Internal Auditor will have the ability to set direction and deliver results by:

• Engaging stakeholders and business process owners, through the audit process as well through business engagement.
• Leading, managing and supporting multiple operational audits through inquiry, observation and testing
• Working under minimal supervision to independently identify risks in a given process and exercise professional and independent judgement.
• Communicating the progress of audits to the Internal Audit Manager on a timely basis
• Setting and adhering to project timelines including concrete project milestones. Communicates and collaborates with management to adjust when deviations from timelines are identified
• Analyzing complex information to identify control issues and develop simple, meaningful solutions.
• Interacting with variety of stakeholders, including senior management, and demonstrates commitment to continually improve client satisfaction
• Developing and maintain a solid understanding of BSL’s business model, risks and operating environment.
• Supporting self and the broader internal audit team by undertaking transformation initiatives, professional development activities and demonstrates an active interest in personal broader career aspirations.
• Where possible provide insights through the assurance processes that create positive impact and change at BlueScope.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 4-8 years of internal audit, project management or other relevant industry experience obtained in a ‘blue chip’ or large accounting firm environment
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, engineering, business administration or related discipline
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong project management skills (planning, organizing, managing to successfully complete project goals and objectives) with the ability to anticipate and adjust to changing circumstances.
• Willing to travel domestically and overseas between 25-35%

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, MIS or MBA. Tertiary qualifications to support professional evaluation and judgement in area of expertise could be Finance, Engineering, Marketing, HR
• Experience in supply chain or manufacturing is highly advantageous
• Membership and qualifications from relevant professional bodies (PMP, CPA, CFE, or CIA)
• Basic skill level in Microsoft Visio valued
• Experience with Power BI or other visualization tools
• Data Analytics – working with large data sets to obtain insights
• Knowledge of AuditBoard

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

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