Position Summary:
The Financial Auditor Associate and Staff level positions help achieve this mission through involvement with department engagements and activities, focusing primarily on those with a heavy financial component (risk assessments, substantive sampling, analytical testing, etc.). These positions work closely with other team members, internal clients, and external service providers (auditors, consultants, etc.) to better understand risk and carry out engagements.
PRIMARY DUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performing internal auditing and consulting engagements of technological, financial, and operational areas, with a focus on financial, as part of the annual engagement plan:
o Research engagement and activity topics
o Analyze systems, processes, and controls
o Document procedures performed
• Communicate results
• Collaborate with external auditors
• Other miscellaneous activities (community service events, draft financial statement review, etc...)
EDUCATION, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; or four year degree with a concentration/major in Accounting.
Preferred:
Master’s Degree with a concentration in related technology or business discipline.
Working towards certifications and/or achievement of multiple certifications demonstrating a breadth of knowledge over internal audit, business, technology, and/or project management are preferred: e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, PMP
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred:
Related experience consisting of external financial auditing (e.g., public accounting); Experience in the utility industry is preferred, including: information technology, accounting, finance, and operations.
Co-op or intern experience in an audit position.
Experience with merger and acquisition activity is highly desired
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Required:
Knowledge of basic information system components, including: networks, operating systems, databases, and applications, and related risks
Knowledge of fundamental accounting and financial transaction principles
Knowledge of financial auditing concepts, techniques, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and general accepted auditing standards (GAAS)
Knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent investigative, problem solving, and analytical skills
Ability to leverage computer-assisted auditing techniques for data analysis
Ability to work well independently and part of a team.
Ability to multi-task and work on multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to model procedures, processes, and financial transactions.
Preferred:
Knowledge of project management best practices
Knowledge of SDLC concepts and risks
Knowledge of IIA standards
Knowledge of utility industry regulatory accounting requirements (e.g., FERC USoA)
Knowledge of the following systems and technologies:
• SAP ERP (FI/CO, SC, HCM), BW, BPC, GRC, HANA
• ACL
• Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM)
• Energy Trading and Risk Management Systems (ETRM)
• Ability to use scripting and query languages: e.g., VBA, SQL
DIMENSIONS:
Ability to Learn, Communication / Presentation Skills, Judgment, Ownership & Excellence, Produce Results, Teamwork