General Audit Associate II

Sempra•San Diego, CA

About The Position

This position delivers defined audit procedures and contributes to scoping, risk assessment, and reporting. Works with moderate autonomy, uses data to direct testing, and drafts clear, actionable findings. Executes defined audit procedures with increasing independence across all audit phases. Uses data to support testing and conclusions, prepares organized workpapers, and develops clear, actionable findings. Works with moderate supervision, applies sound judgment, collaborates with the team, and communicates effectively to support timely, high-quality audits.

Requirements

Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Typically requires 2 years of related experience.
Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
Ability to support audit planning and translate risks into effective testing strategies and procedures.
Proficiency in performing control testing and documenting clear, well-supported workpapers in accordance with audit standards.
Capability to analyze large datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and areas of focus, and to validate data completeness and reliability.
Familiarity with data analytics tools and techniques to enhance audit efficiency and support evidence-based conclusions.
Ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism in evaluating results and investigating exceptions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, concise, and actionable audit findings.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process owners and specialists, to support audit objectives.
Understanding of internal controls, regulatory compliance, and risk management concepts relevant to business operations.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize work, and deliver quality results within defined timelines.
Commitment to continuous learning and identifying opportunities to improve audit processes and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience required is preferred.
2+ years of experience in business, utilizing data analytics tools such as PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau, ACL, Excel, SQL, Python or R is preferred.
Professional audit certification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or other relevant certification) is preferred.
Demonstrates the ability to solve complex business problems by leveraging AI and data-driven insights. This includes asking insightful, process-oriented questions, proactively identifying potential risks and adverse outcomes, assessing the likelihood or occurrence of those outcomes, and developing actionable recommendations to prevent or mitigate them.

Responsibilities

Advises leadership about conclusions drawn with a visual storyteller’s mindset, which bring data insights to life.
Collaborates with business partners to discover data driven insights/patterns that address business problems.
Supports audit planning and risk assessment by linking risks to control objectives and developing testing strategies, including sampling approaches.
Conducts walkthroughs with process owners to understand processes and controls, validate observations, and confirm factual accuracy.
Designs and performs control testing across financial and operational areas and documents procedures, evidence, and conclusions clearly.
Performs data analysis to identify outliers and patterns, prioritize testing, quantify impacts, and assess data reliability.
Applies professional judgment and skepticism to evaluate results, investigate anomalies, and refine testing as needed.
Drafts audit findings and supports report development, ensuring factual accuracy, clarity, and neutral tone.
Coordinates with specialists and uses audit tools to improve efficiency, align coverage, and support automation opportunities.
Prepares complete, well-organized workpapers with appropriate cross-referencing and supporting evidence for review.
Validates remediation and documents closure activities, including residual risk updates where applicable, and performs other assigned duties.