Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the renewable energy industry. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.
With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.
Purpose of Role
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The Internal Auditor will work closely with the Internal Audit Manager to support the design and delivery of the internal audit plan, monitor the timely completion of agreed audit actions and develop status reports for the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee.
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Internal Auditor will be accountable for executing assignments and developing work papers according to scope and the approved internal audit methodology and IIA standards, developing reports for management forums, monitoring and reporting on the status of management action items, and developing effective stakeholder management skills with functional and project management. They will help reinforce risk management in Sim’s culture and drive Sims towards a higher level of control environment maturity.
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Principal Accountabilities
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Audit Planning and Program Management
- Project manage the delivery of their assigned projects.
- Coordinate with other risk and assurance functions to share insights and ensure efficient control testing.
Internal Audit Project Delivery
- Responsible for managing stakeholders as part of the end to end internal audit process (at direct report to ‘Manager’ level and equivalent).
- Collaborate with the Internal Audit team to deliver quality internal audit deliverables (e.g. reports) within agreed timeframes.
- Executing internal audit projects in conjunction with audit staff assigned to the project to:
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- Develop the scope of the review to address the audit objectives and agree with key business stakeholders.
- Perform audit procedures to verify that controls are designed as intended and operating effectively for the period of the audit.
- Analyze and use relevant data to derive insights and investigate trends or patterns which may arise.
- Document the results of audit work in accordance with Sims Internal Audit standards, processes and methodologies.
- Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement and conclude on effectiveness and efficiency of the control environment.
- Conduct quality assurance over internal audit workpapers.
- Develop and socialise control improvement opportunities with Management and obtain buy-in and acceptance of findings and recommendations prior to the preparation and finalisation of the audit report.
- Some aspects of the audits may be performed by a co-sourced partner or other third parties. In such scenarios, the Internal Auditor is expected to work with the third party in achieving the same outcomes and responsibilities as noted above.
Reporting
- Monitor, report and evaluate status of open audit actions.
- Perform trend analysis on root causes of internal audit findings and slippage of agreed management actions to address the findings.
Be a trusted advisor
- Build knowledge of Sims’s business and continue to develop knowledge of the industry by staying aware of market and competitor trends.
Contribute to the improvement of organisational governance processes
- Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in the delivery of quality services to auditees, applying innovative and creative techniques to identifying process improvements on audits.
- Demonstrates a knowledge-sharing, collaborative mindset by proactively sharing what you know with other Sims colleagues, across all functions.
People
- Recognises the importance of continuous self-development and actively takes ownership and responsibility for own professional development.
- Meets deadlines during the performance management cycles for self, inclusive of goal setting, development planning and regular progress check-ins.
- Completes all mandatory and regulatory training on time.
Other
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for, and ensure compliance with, all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives.
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Experience / Qualifications Required
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- Minimum 2 years of relevant Internal Audit experience, including Big 4 Professional Services or large listed company experience.
- Relevant Professional certification such as GradCertIA, CIA, CA, CISA or CPA.
- Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent.
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Skills
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Must have:
- Applied knowledge of principles and practices of internal auditing, including risk-based internal auditing methodologies and the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
- Experience in the development and execution of audit projects that address key organisational risks and in identifying, process and control improvement opportunities.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret and present complex technical information, including leveraging data analytics techniques where relevant.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to engage effectively and relay information appropriately to the audience.
- Developing influencing skills together with experience and gravitas to provide challenge as required and establish credibility with stakeholders.
- Some experience in leading, managing and developing teams.
Desirable:
- Technical knowledge and understanding of the metals/heavy manufacturing industries or similar.
- Knowledge and experience in risk management techniques and tools.
- Project management experience.
- Change Management experience.
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A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.
Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.
To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.