Internal Auditor, Finance/ Operations

Internal Auditor - Electric Operations
This position will be accountable for conducting and leading routine, medium and high‑risk audits or advisory reviews of areas concentrated within the electric operations of the Company. This includes areas within Electric Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Customer Service, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other operational functional areas. This position will also lead or assist with investigative or other projects in accordance with audit policies, standards, and practices and Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) standards. The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver audits with involvement from Internal Audit management. The auditor will seek input and support from management, primarily during planning, addressing findings, and when results are communicated.

Build and sustain relationships with audit clients across all levels of the company

Thoroughly perform audit and advisory work and document workpapers to ensure conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards established by the IIA

Focus on understanding the business and using that knowledge to assist in identifying and monitoring a variety of strategic, financial, operational and compliance risks

Apply business acumen, including audit and analytical skills, in all aspects of the job

Promote cooperation and foster teamwork to accomplish audit objectives

Manage time effectively, work efficiently and meet project deadlines and budget, including monitoring audit hours to assist in meeting departmental goals and metrics

Participate in multiple audit projects, with minimal supervision

Appropriately alert IA management of any challenges in meeting audit goals or objectives

Use critical thinking skills to produce workable solutions to a range of problems and contribute new ideas to improve Internal Audit and other organizations

Leverage technology, including AI, automation, and data analytics, in day‑to‑day audit work and continuously build skills to expand the effective use of these tools

Participate in appropriate external organizations to obtain personal and professional training and development and to identify and share leading practices within the organization

Bachelor’s degree is required in one of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or similar

Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Professional Engineer, Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner

2+ years work experience with Southern Company or auditing experience (public accounting/consulting firm/internal audit) or other utility industry experience is required

Demonstrated ability to provide meaningful recommendations based on project results

Effective project management skills, including managing time, developing a work plan, taking initiative, and analyzing data.

Strong writing skills, including ability to adapt detailed written communication to an executive summary level

Proficient computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to use (or learn) data analytic tools (PowerBI, etc) and recognize opportunities for the use of these tools.

Understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance

Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's values of safety, unquestionable trust, superior performance and total commitment

Hybrid work environment. It is expected that auditor will report to office 4 days per week (M‑Th) and as needed upon request of management. Southern Company invests in the well‑being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well‑being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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