Description:
The internal audit group is an ideal entry point to Alcoa for highly motivated individuals as it offers extensive exposure to different teams at Alcoa and to the company’s financial philosophies and practices, as well as support in professional development.
About the Role:
- Main purpose of the job is to perform the assigned tests in IT and Automation audits, including the data/information collection, test execution and documentation as per the IAD standards, documenting the conclusions (either to certify compliance or non-compliance) and recommendations in case of a non-compliance; completing this task as per the related schedule.
- Support the Audit Team Lead with planning, tracking progress, addressing issues and documenting the overall results in each audit, occasionally playing the role of Lead.
- Actively contribute to the success of the Internal Audit Department initiatives related to continuous improvement, services’ portfolio review, new technologies' adoption, internal tools deployment and support, etc.
- Participate in inter-department cross functional teams
- Participate in, and occasionally lead, compliance investigations and special projects
- Demonstrate increased audit skill levels to perform sophisticated audits and develop one or more ‘specialty’ areas or familiarity with specific technical accounting issues.
- Effectively develop an understanding of businesses/ functions to objectively assess controls
- Transfer knowledge in the form of suggestions to improve Internal Audit processes and help other team members meet Internal Audit’s mission.
- Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of management to strengthen customer relationships
- Analyze information and make recommendations in limited time frames
- Facilitate positive responses and actions through written and verbal communication skills
- Work across multiple regions: different businesses, cultures, languages, local practices and regulations
- Travel to company locations, many of which are manufacturing environments (up to 25%)
What you can bring to this role:
Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people and lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:
- 4+ Years Experience in audit (within or outside of Alcoa) or other related field is desirable
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, IT or related fields
- Audit tools, practices and standards for capturing and reporting data General understanding of Alcoa’s businesses
- Specific information technology knowledge (e.g., networks, database, servers, security)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (English is required)
- Analytical skills (technical and problem-solving)
- Attention to detail, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
- Travel will be needed
- Job could be performed remotely.