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Norfolk Southern

Internal Auditor

Norfolk Southern, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Requisition 37845:

B3 - Internal Auditor

Primary Purpose:The financial and operations auditor provides independent assessments of the control environment over operational business processes, financial reporting, and data through the execution of risk analysis, control evaluation, and innovative audit testing procedures. The financial and operations audit group focuses on core business operations supporting the corporate strategic plan, regulatory requirements, significant financial reporting activities, and SOX internal controls testing. The auditor builds and cultivates effective business relationships while providing independent value-added audit and advisory services. Audit activities include developing and executing risk-based audit programs, identifying recommendations that help mitigate risks and provide continuous improvement in processes and controls, communicating results, and following up on issues reported.

Principal Duties:Participates in the planning, performance, and reporting of operational and financial audit projects.Identifies and assesses operational risks, evaluates the design and effectiveness of internal controls, and assesses compliance with corporate policies, governmental regulations, and industry leading practices.Monitors corporate activity to safeguard assets and determine economical and efficient uses of resources.Provides consulting services to management, based on specialized operations, risk, and system management knowledge, skills and experience.Prepares audit planning documents, work papers, and audit reports according to department and professional standards.Performs SOX internal controls testing.Coordinates audit activities with external auditors.

Job Related Experience:Minimum Level: 1 yearPreferred Level: 3-5 years

Education:Required Level: Bachelor's Degree (BA, BBA, BS)Preferred Majors: Accounting, Business Management, Finance, Data Analytics

Licenses / Certifications:Preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Technical Skills:Risk assessment and analysisBusiness process and system evaluationData extraction, transformation, and analysisControl design and effectiveness validation

Skills and Abilities:Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalyzing ProblemsAgile LearnerAdaptive Thinking

Work Conditions:Environment: OfficeShift Work: NoOn-Call: NoWeekend Work: NoTravel Required: 3 - 5 Days per Month

Company Overview:Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

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