Internal Auditor III/IV

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. This role involves leading financial, information technology, operational, and compliance audits or reviews to ensure the company’s internal controls and activities promote reliable and accurate financial reporting, effective and efficient operations, and compliance with existing laws, rules, and regulations. The position also includes conducting or assisting in assessing financial and operational risk and recommending necessary processes, policies, and procedures. Project management duties encompass planning, scheduling, reviewing, and reporting audit work, as well as supervising auditors I, II, and III. The role offers exposure to senior management throughout the organization and is typically performed under limited supervision, requiring strict confidentiality of corporate information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, but would consider business administration, economics or other relevant discipline
Four years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, or related work experience (for Internal Auditor III)
Minimum six years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, or related work experience (for Internal Auditor IV)
Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access
May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license
Must be legally authorized to work in the United State, no sponsorships considered
Subject to pre-employment drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

Certification as an Internal Auditor (CIA), Public Accountant (CPA) Fraud Examiner (CFE), or similar certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting audits or reviews of assigned company activities
Conduct audit interviews
Gather audit data and evidence
Prepare audit workpapers
Develop audit findings and recommendations
Prepare audit reports
Participate or lead entrance and exit conferences
Review the work of other auditors assigned to the project
Conduct assigned audit activities in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Analyze complex data with no supervision, identify anomalies/trends/risks, and provide useable insight to improve internal controls
Define processes to incorporate data and analytics into Internal Audit projects
Conducts and/or participates in other audits such as IT, financial, operational
Communicate or assist in communicating changes in professional standards, pronouncements, laws, guidelines and audit requirements to department members and management including assisting in the development of manuals and other training materials
Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned