Auditor - Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is accountable for conducting and leading routine, medium, high and/or complex risk audits or reviews in the following areas: Electric Operations, Distribution, and Transmission. This position will also lead or assist with investigative, consulting or other projects in accordance with audit policies, standards, and practices and IIA standards. In this position, the auditor is expected to plan and deliver audits with less involvement from Internal Auditing management. The auditor seeks input and support from management, primarily during planning, addressing findings or sensitive matters and when results are communicated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and sustain relationships with audit clients across all levels of the company.
• 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
• Provide quality assurance for work performed and ensure work conforms to Professional Standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Produce workable solutions to a range of problems and contribute new ideas to improve Internal Auditing and other organizations.
• Participate in appropriate external organizations to obtain personal and professional training and development and to identify and share leading practices within the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Certification:

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business related field required.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• It is expected that the applicant will possess or obtain at least one job-related certification within two years of entering the department. Examples of job-related certifications include: Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Professional Engineer, Certified Information Systems Auditor or Project Management Professional

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Generation, Distribution, Transmission or equivalent functional electric operational experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work successfully in a team setting.
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete routine work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide meaningful recommendations based on project results.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Effective project management skills, including managing time, developing a work plan, taking initiative, and analyzing data.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to use data analytic tools (PowerBi) to problem solve and identify data trends (risk perspective) is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment as an individual contributor or independently with self confidence.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands, multi-task, and manage competing priorities.
• 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.

Work Location:

• Hybrid work environment. It is expected that auditor will report to office weekly and as needed upon request of management. Schedule may change from time to time to accommodate stakeholder needs.
• Can report to Atlanta, Birmingham, or Mississippi offices.