Auditor

Auditor

The Internal Audit team's mission is to provide services that add value and improve company operations, internal controls, and processes, and assist in meeting the company's strategic and business objectives. Under the direction of an Audit Manager, Audit Lead Audit Senior, the Auditor supports a variety of internal audit assignments including risk and control assessments, financial, operational and compliance audits, internal control validations, process reviews, and other management-requested projects. The team's priorities are risk based and focus on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement and fostering an inclusive culture that focuses on people development.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and executing risk-based audit and advisory reviews, including contributing and developing basic testing procedures with management guidance.
• Perform audit testing, document work performed and prepare clear and complete workpapers.
• Support issue identification by gathering evidence, performing data analysis, and documenting observations.
• Collaborate with key client stakeholders within a business function to evaluate risks and identify process improvement opportunities that are value added.
• Collaborate with key client stakeholders to promptly discuss and research resolutions for identified issues and observations.
• Draft audit deliverables, including audit scope and audit reports, in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
• Build and maintain key relationships with key stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
• Accountable for meeting deadlines, adhering to department quality standards, and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Assist Audit Management in the preparation of the annual audit plan in a manner that promotes continuous improvement and business culture.
• Provide direction to Associates on basic audit procedures and documentation expectations
• Utilize automated analysis tools to support audit activities.
• Other duties/investigations/special projects based on needs of the business.

Experience:

• 1-3 year experience in audit, accounting, finance, quality assurance, compliance and/or operational business related disciplines may suffice.
• Public accounting and/or utility industry experience is a plus
• SAP, IDEA, Tableau and TeamMate+ experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal/written communication, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills
• Knowledge and understanding of internal controls, risks, and business processes
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts.
• Analytical mindset with basic data analysis capability.
• Captures, organizes, and presents ideas, facts, data, etc., in a well-structured and concise manner
• Ability to show willingness to learn leveraging insights and data to support the internal audit plan through the identification of critical business areas and continually assessing risks and gap
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and change focus as new information becomes available
• Strong proficiency in MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with a general understanding of data analysis technique