Internal Auditor 4

CPS Energy • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs internal audit activities designed to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of policies, procedures, standards, controls, performance and objectives. Functions in an analytical capacity. Coordinates all activities related to an audit or multiple audits, including leading the development and execution of test steps to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of business processes and reporting results to management.

Requirements

• Certi Public Accountant, Certi Internal Auditor, Certified Information System Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, or other related certification [achieved an audit related certification (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, CMA, Project Management Scrum, PMP etc.)].
• Extensive experience in auditing, accounting, business or IT concepts.
• Understands process improvement activities and can lead efforts from inception of concept through implementation.
• Understands internal audit standards, audit governance and internal control frameworks.
• In depth knowledge of internal control and risk assessment concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or audits.
• Demonstrates ability to work on a broad spectrum of assignments.
• Proven communication skills with working at multiple levels of the organization from staff to C-Suite Executives.
• Highest level subject matter / technical expert and may include limited supervisory responsibilities.
• Highly proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to identify alternative solutions for development of decision-making proposals, which support organizational goals/objectives and budget constraints.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to track, manage, and execute projects effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to summarize audit findings and prepare audit report.
• Professionally and effectively facilitate meetings.

Nice To Haves

• In depth knowledge of sampling techniques
• Advanced knowledge in process improvement methodologies
• Extensive experience with Process Mapping / Flowcharting
• Awareness of process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, Focus, PDCA, 4DX, etc)
• Experience in creating an operational audit program from scratch

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and conducts internal audits.
• Identifies and evaluates the effectiveness of controls of business operations and related information systems.
• Designs tests of controls.
• Develops scope and objectives for the audit, including facilitating and leading discussion with management to support rationalization for in scope/out of scope criteria.
• Performs engagement risks assessments and creates audit programs with appropriate test procedures with minimal to no guidance.
• Assists the business in determining risks and controls as well as impacts of those activities.
• Provides detail workpapers which documents results of executed test procedures.
• Performs reviews of workpapers and assists management in achieving quality standards.
• Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, inefficiencies, fraud or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies.
• Prepares and presents formal oral and written reports on audit findings.
• Collaborates and communicates with multiple levels of the organization on identified risks, internal controls, audit findings, and closure meetings.
• Determines process improvements for the department and organizational units which are audited.
• Mentors/coaches team members on departmental standards, audit practices, etc.
• Inspects account books and accounting systems or information systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted accounting or information system procedures.
• Examines records and interviews workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Examines and evaluates financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Evaluates whether the organization’s objectives are reflected in its management activities.
• Recommends process improvements for the department and organizational units which are audited.
• Assists department management with the annual risk assessment and audit planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status.

What This Job Offers

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