Sr. Auditor

 

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Auditor at our corporate headquarters in St. Louis, MO

 

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Internal Audit, this role will support the assessment of internal control over financial reporting as required under SOX (Section 404 Reporting) by facilitating process/procedural documentation, performing walkthroughs, executing test plans and documenting results

 

Duties will Include:

• Assist with Information Systems-related audit activities, including general controls and application controls testing and the development and execution of data analytic procedures.
• Directly assist external auditors with substantive testing procedures for annual financial statement and benefit plan audits.
• Design and execute workplans supporting the completion of discretionary internal audit projects and other ad hoc requests from management.
• Assist with the identification of key controls and improvements to key controls, business processes, and related documentation.
• Participate in recurring status meetings with Internal Audit management, as well as meetings with the business and/or external auditors, as applicable.
• Support other functions (e.g. Law, Finance, HR, etc.) including mine sites with efforts to maintain corporate and SOX compliance and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide support for ad hoc requests and assist with special projects, as requested.

 

The lifestyle:

This position is a full-time role working Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm CST. Peabody offers flexible work policies, including hybrid office/home working arrangements.

 

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, or ability to attain either, preferred
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the year
• Ability to work overtime, as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  
• Primary understanding of audit methodologies and control frameworks, professional auditing standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• 3+ years of experience in auditing and/or accounting with SOX exposure; experience in public accounting and/or with IT audit preferred
• Understanding of risk and internal controls, COSO and professional auditing standards<