Audit Consultant

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$84,900 - $138,400•Onsite

About The Position

Provides expertise in the planning, directing, and performing of internal audit projects. Understands the business and leadership structure. Assesses organizational risk and regulatory compliance, examines the internal control structure, and evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Provides consultation services to management on specific issues associated with the auditing of Company assets and accounting controls compliance with Company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or other business-related field required.
Must possess CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or relevant professional credential.
Minimum six years of business/industry experience.
Demonstrated experience, skills, and knowledge of assigned business areas.
Experience with systems and applications for data analytics (SAP a plus).
Understand internal control concepts and their practical application.
Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios.
Ability to travel domestically up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Utility Industry experience

Responsibilities

Perform financial, operational, contract, special investigation and compliance audits for the purpose of evaluating internal control systems and the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
Coordinate, perform testing and review key financial reporting controls relied upon for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Perform follow-up testing as necessary.
Participate in pertinent risk assessment processes led by the Audit Management Team.
Ensure that audit plans cover higher risk areas.
For all audit projects for the assigned business area(s), develop/approve the project risk assessment, audit objectives, scope and audit program.
Provide consultative services to business areas upon request.
Develop and maintain relationships with audit clients in multiple business areas.
Develop understanding of business area risks, processes, and controls.
Serve as the primary day-to-day audit contact person with audit client management.
Serve as a consultative resource for others in the areas of: operations and regulatory concepts; internal control concepts; auditing concepts and principles.
Advise staff members and audit contractors on significant issues pertaining to the areas being audited.
Provide such staff with expertise and guidance to ensure that audit objectives and scope are satisfied.
This includes assisting staff members and audit contractors in the development and negotiation of audit recommendations and responses, evaluating their audit performance, and providing guidance regarding department and company policies and procedures.
Lead the effort to successfully complete department goals and participate (in a leadership role where possible) on special projects underway by the department and/or the Company.
Lead the identification of departmental process improvements and industry best practices that could provide additional benefits to the department.