Internal Auditor II

AES • Dayton, OH

3d

About The Position

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. AES’s Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance over the company’s financial reporting, operational performance, and compliance environment. The team reports findings to AES Business Process Owners, Senior Leadership, the Financial Audit Committee, and the Executive Office. Our global Internal Audit function consists of professionals located across five regions, supported by a Corporate Audit team based in Arlington, Virginia. We are seeking a Staff Internal Auditor to join our US team, with the position based in Ohio.

Requirements

• Three to five years’ experience in internal or external auditing focused on accounting and finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Strong interest in performing financial, operational, and compliance audits and providing value to the organization through performance improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical abilities, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, experience with Power BI, SAP, and AI tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global audit teams and local business partners

Nice To Haves

• CIA, CPA, or CISA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct local financial and operational audits, including planning, developing the audit scope and work program, conducting interviews, preparing process flow charts and narratives, and identifying key risks and controls.
• Execute and document tests of controls, including substantive procedures and assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop clear and concise audit reports and communicate findings, recommendations, and agreed action plans to local Management.
• Review and evaluate results from Management’s CSA, including re-performance of key controls when necessary
• Assist Internal Controls and IT teams during the annual control rationalization efforts.
• Provide training and guidance to SBU testers on SOX Compliance requirements and AES’s CSA methodology and testing standards.
• Support the Internal Audit team in performing and coordinating the local Aggregation of Deficiencies.
• Perform follow-up procedures to monitor the remediation status of audit findings and internal control deficiencies.

What This Job Offers

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