Auditor (Internal Auditing)

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will conduct audits to evaluate the effectiveness of various processes throughout the Company, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. This position will be required to execute audit plans and programs, including risk assessments and testing strategies in accordance with audit policies and Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) standards. The successful candidate will perform fieldwork, collect and analyze data, and prepare detailed audit reports with minimal supervision. You must be willing to work onsite minimum four days per week.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• 10+ years’ work experience with Southern Company
• Prior public accounting is preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) accounting standards
• Diplomatically identify control gaps, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement
• Develop clear, actionable, and practical recommendations that balance risk mitigation with business objectives
• Prepare transparent, concise, and timely audit reports suitable for management and executive audiences
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Oracle financial management tools
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing demands, multitask, and manage competing priorities effectively
• Proven capability to analyze large amounts of data using the most suitable software or tool
• Participate in special reviews, investigations, or advisory projects as needed
• Effectively collaborate within a team setting or work independently with confidence, keeping management informed as appropriate
• Strong self-motivation to stay productive without direct supervision
• Openness to adjusting work practices based on feedback and changing circumstances
• Established ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in Alteryx and Microsoft Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly perform and document audit and advisory work to ensure conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards established by the IIA
• Formulate insightful questions for audit customers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business process being audited
• Promote cooperation and foster teamwork to accomplish audit objectives
• Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills necessary to effectively complete scheduled audits and ad hoc requests
• Clearly present financial analytics to non-financial stakeholders
• Effectively communicate audit observations visually in engagement reports
• Use critical thinking skills to produce workable solutions to a range of problems and contribute new ideas to improve Internal Audit and other organizations

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• additional compensation, such as an incentive program

What This Job Offers

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