Internal Auditor

Electric Reliability Council of Texas•Taylor, TX

4d•$68,471 - $112,954

About The Position

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY Collect and analyze data to conduct audits detecting deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. Prepare reports on findings. Conduct internal audits to review policies and procedures. Identifies risks in each audit area and may initiate investigations to mitigate losses and strengthen controls. Recommend improvements in procedures, processes and operations across the organization. Interact and Interview all levels of management. JOB DUTIES Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Level 1 Participates in audits at all levels of management and staff throughout the organization Reviews policies and procedures and other related documentation to obtain an understanding of each area being audited Follows the instructions and process an audit program with specific testing criteria to evaluate risks and controls within the audit area Ensures adequate internal controls are maintained by following up on prior audit recommendations Documents all work thoroughly and completely to support audit results. Adheres to the standards of the Internal Audit profession Assists with drafts, reports and other formal communications on the results of each audit with review by a Lead Auditor or the Director, Internal Audit Builds knowledge to achieve proficiency for conducting internal audits and business reviews independently Level 2 - Above + Conducts audits with all levels of management and staff throughout the organization Identifies risks within each audit area Develops an audit program with specific testing criteria to evaluate risks and controls within the audit area Recommends improvements in procedures, processes and operations across the organization Drafts and issues reports and other formal communications on the results of each audit

Requirements

Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Requires minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in auditing
Bachelor's Degree : Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is required (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Nice To Haves

CIA Certified Internal Auditor (Preferred)
CPA Certified Public Accountant (Preferred)
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor (Preferred)
CMA Certified Management Accountant (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data to conduct audits detecting deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
Prepare reports on findings.
Conduct internal audits to review policies and procedures.
Identifies risks in each audit area and may initiate investigations to mitigate losses and strengthen controls.
Recommend improvements in procedures, processes and operations across the organization.
Interact and Interview all levels of management.
Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.
Participates in audits at all levels of management and staff throughout the organization
Reviews policies and procedures and other related documentation to obtain an understanding of each area being audited
Follows the instructions and process an audit program with specific testing criteria to evaluate risks and controls within the audit area
Ensures adequate internal controls are maintained by following up on prior audit recommendations
Documents all work thoroughly and completely to support audit results.
Adheres to the standards of the Internal Audit profession
Assists with drafts, reports and other formal communications on the results of each audit with review by a Lead Auditor or the Director, Internal Audit
Builds knowledge to achieve proficiency for conducting internal audits and business reviews independently
Conducts audits with all levels of management and staff throughout the organization
Identifies risks within each audit area
Develops an audit program with specific testing criteria to evaluate risks and controls within the audit area
Recommends improvements in procedures, processes and operations across the organization
Drafts and issues reports and other formal communications on the results of each audit