Audit Specialist

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch Corporate Internal Audit is seeking an Audit Specialist to support the execution of audit engagements as well as consulting activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore and learn about various markets and regions across the globe, as well as gain a firsthand perspective as the company evolves its business into a dynamic, client-centric organization. The Audit Specialist will partner with our businesses to solve their critical needs while maintaining a work-life balance. Engagements can cover any area of the company (operating businesses and corporate services) and include all types of processes (business operations, projects, finance, ethics and compliance and information systems). This position works under minimal supervision. 

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services. 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting or leading the execution of audit engagements.
• Support or lead the development of audit objectives and scope. Conduct activities to obtain a detailed understanding of the processes to be audited, including objectives, risks and controls. 
• Recommend auditing procedures and support or lead the development of the audit test plan.
• Responsible for the timely performance and completion of all audit assignments. 
• Support or conduct audit test work according to the audit test plan, accepted standards, workflow and schedule requirements. Test work could include interviews, data analytics, process mapping, walkthroughs or surveys. 
• Support or lead the development and rating of audit findings based on completed audit test work; organize and document workpapers. 
• Support or lead audit stakeholder communications, workshops and audit finding discussions. 
• Prepare the draft report detailing scope, approach, results, findings and recommendations. 
• Assist the audit manager in preparing for audit stakeholder report discussions. 
• Follow up on the resolution of audit action items and appraise the adequacy of the actions taken prior to closing. 
• Responsible for leading moderately complex special projects, process improvement efforts or ongoing administrative projects. 
• Recognized by the business as a subject matter expert with strong technical knowledge. 
• May assist with knowledge transfer and training for staff, as assigned. 
• May supervise the work of others. 
• May provide direction to or oversee third-party auditors supporting the audit and review their work for sufficiency of scope, completeness and accuracy. 
• Identify and assess improvement opportunities that add value. Champion continuous improvement efforts. 
• Assess and support change management associated with the implementation of improvements. 
• Proactively encourage and enable staff to engage in continuous improvement activities. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferably with business or technical emphasis) or equivalent experience.
• Typically 7+ years related experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong project management and communication skills, a sense of urgency and drive to help the company manage its risks and opportunities, and a passion for supporting an internal audit practice that is second to none. Corporate Internal Audit operates in a professional, disciplined, productive and structured manner to ensure that the Audit Committee and management are provided with the highest level of service possible. 

The candidate will be expected to demonstrate: 

• Ability to interact comfortably with senior-level management. 
• Ability to build strong relationships with audit clients. 
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 
• Excellent listening, verbal, written and presentation skills. 
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills. 
• Familiarity with major business processes. 
• Ability to develop team members and others. 
• Passion for continuous improvement. 
• Sound judgment and ability to act independently. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment.
• Limited travel (less than 5%) 
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.