Auditor I

Are you ready to make a tangible impact by safeguarding operations and enhancing efficiency within a dynamic and critical industry? Aquent is partnering with a leading energy company dedicated to providing essential services and driving innovation to find a proactive professional who will play a pivotal role in evaluating risks, strengthening controls, and identifying opportunities for value creation across diverse business functions, directly contributing to the company’s success and resilience.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic role, you will dive into a variety of assignments, including risk and control assessments, financial, operational, and compliance audits, and process reviews. Your work will directly influence the integrity and effectiveness of operations, helping to identify critical areas for improvement and ensuring the organization meets its strategic objectives. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, build strong relationships, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing risk-based audit and advisory reviews, contributing to the development of testing procedures.
• Perform thorough audit testing, meticulously documenting work performed and preparing clear, complete workpapers.
• Support issue identification by gathering evidence, performing data analysis, and documenting observations.
• Collaborate with business function stakeholders to evaluate risks and pinpoint value-added process improvement opportunities.
• Work proactively with stakeholders to promptly discuss and research resolutions for identified issues and observations.
• Draft precise and effective audit deliverables, including audit scopes and reports.
• Build and maintain essential relationships with key stakeholders, fostering engagement and adding significant value.
• Accountable for meeting deadlines, upholding department quality standards, and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Assist Audit Management in preparing the annual audit plan, promoting continuous improvement and a strong business culture.
• Provide guidance to Associates on basic audit procedures and documentation expectations.
• Utilize automated analysis tools to enhance audit activities.
• Engage in other duties, investigations, and special projects based on business needs.

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in audit, accounting, finance, quality assurance, compliance, and/or operational business-related disciplines.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, and independent judgment skills.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of internal controls, risks, and business processes.
• A quick learner with the ability to apply new concepts rapidly.
• An analytical mindset with basic data analysis capabilities.
• A talent for capturing, organizing, and presenting ideas, facts, and data in a well-structured and concise manner.
• Willingness to learn and leverage insights and data to support the internal audit plan by identifying critical business areas and continuously assessing risks and gaps.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Adeptness at prioritizing tasks and adapting focus as new information becomes available.
• Strong proficiency in MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Business and financial acumen, understanding drivers of profitability, efficient resource use, and how daily activities impact the organization’s bottom line.
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing cost reduction or containment strategies.
• Knowledge of technology enhancements and the efficiencies they bring to company operations.

Bonus Points

• MBA, CPA, or CIA certification (or a plan to pursue one).
• Experience in public accounting and/or the utility industry.
• Familiarity with SAP, IDEA, Tableau, and TeamMate+.

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