Auditor

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

16d

About The Position

The Auditor, working under the direction of the Audit Manager, participates in and leads a variety of internal audit assignments and projects including: risk control assessments, financial audits, operational audits, contractor and vendor audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews, internal control validations and other management requested projects. The Auditor assesses financial statement risk related to business objectives and determines if sufficient controls are in place. They also assist the Audit Manager in the preparation of the annual audit plan and develop Audit Staff using skills such as regular feedback, performance discussions, coaching, and counseling. The role requires staying abreast of accounting, legal, and regulatory issues in various areas and sharing this knowledge with team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related discipline and a minimum of 12 semester hours in Accounting is required.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of audit experience
• Requires a minimum of one (1) years’ experience as lead auditor

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting and/or utility industry experience is preferred
• Risk based audit or top-tier public accounting experience preferred
• SAP R/3 software experience preferred
• CPA and/or CIA certification(s) preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and leads engagements for risk control assessments, financial audits, operational audits, contractor and vendor audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews, internal control validations and other management requested projects
• Engages in discussions with audit team and audit customer regarding business objectives, risks, and management’s control structure
• Develops efficient and effective audit objectives, audit programs and testing procedures, as required, for assigned engagements
• Develops accurate and complete audit workpapers that adequately support audit observations and documents work performed
• Reviews audit workpapers of engagement team to ensure accuracy and completeness of work performed
• Prepares audit points summarizing audit observations and recommendations
• Discusses observations noted with the Audit Client in a timely manner
• Produces and communicates status of audit work with team members and managers relative to milestones, observations noted, and client acceptance
• Drafts and completes audit reports in a timely manner
• Utilizes automated analysis tools to streamline departmental efficiency and enhance audit coverage
• Assesses financial statement risk related to business objectives and determine if sufficient controls are in place
• Assists the Audit Manager in the preparation of the annual audit plan
• Develops Audit Staff using such skills and tools as regular feedback and performance discussions, coaching and counseling
• Keeps abreast of accounting, legal and regulatory issues relating to a variety of information technology, industry, financial, communication, safety, human resources and other areas associated with company functions. Provide communication to other department members to establish a broader knowledge base amongst all team members.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs
• On-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level