Internal Auditor II

Your role in our success:

As an Internal Auditor II, you will perform risk-based audits, support SOX compliance activities, evaluate internal controls, and provide insights and recommendations that help strengthen business operations and governance. Results of audit activities are regularly communicated to senior leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

What you'll be working on:

Audit & SOX Activities

• Perform operational, financial, compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits.
• Assist with annual SOX scoping, control documentation, and testing.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify and communicate control deficiencies and improvement opportunities.

Audit Execution

• Plan and execute audit assignments within established budgets and timelines.
• Utilize data analytics tools to identify trends, anomalies, and audit opportunities.
• Evaluate automated controls and business processes within enterprise systems, including ERP applications.
• Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and testing procedures.
• Develop flowcharts, narratives, and audit workpapers.
• Verify compliance with policies, regulations, and established procedures.

Reporting & Business Partnership

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports.
• Present findings and recommendations to management.
• Conduct audit closing meetings and discuss corrective action plans.
• Support external auditors as needed.
• Conduct follow-up reviews and testing to assess the implementation and effectiveness of management corrective action plans.

Special Projects

• Participate in fraud investigations, acquisition integration reviews, operational assessments, and other advisory projects.

Who you are:

• 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, SOX compliance, risk management, or related fields.
• Experience within regulated utilities, energy, manufacturing, or other complex operating environments is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal auditing standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present audit observations and recommendations to all levels of management.
• Ability to multi-task in order to complete assignments within the appropriate time frames
• 10% Travel to audit sites required

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, and/or CFE certification.
• Experience with SOX compliance programs.
• Experience auditing ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience in performing data analytics.
• Utility or energy industry experience.

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Competitive base salary.
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth.
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere.
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities.
• Quarterly recognition events.
• Wellness initiatives and community events.
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email View email address on click.appcast.io