Internal Auditor

Liberty•Manchester, NH

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it. Purpose Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, this position is responsible for supporting the planning and conducting of financial and operational audits while working closely with functional business teams across the organization. Where required, participate in testing the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), assessing the efficiency of operations, evaluating findings and providing recommendations, performing data analytics, documentation and reporting results. This role works closely with functional business teams across the organization. #LI-HybridAccountabilities

Requirements

At least 3 years of internal audit and internal controls testing experience;
Undergraduate degree in accounting or a business-related field is required;
An excellent command of English, both spoken and written, is a must.
Progressing towards professional accounting designation such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CGA, or CMA
Solid understanding of internal control frameworks is required (COSO required, COBIT is a plus);
Ability to work independently as well as demonstrate good team-work;
Ability to multi-task, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, healthy professional skepticism;
Committed to ongoing learning activities, good attitude to increasing responsibilities;
Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation) and high level of diplomacy;
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

Nice To Haves

CIA, or CISA is preferred but not required
Experience in power and utilities industry is a big plus;
Data analytics, SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs financial, operational and compliance related audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, recommendations, client interactions, follow-ups and reporting.
Documents work performed to department standards and IIA Professional Practice standards.
Supports drafting of audit reports and findings and recommendations discussions with auditees
Helps prepare audit programs and related schedules and follow-up with business process owners to ensure audit findings are addressed on a timely basis.
Supports ICFR testing efforts - create control testing scripts, complete field work, perform testing procedures, and document results to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
Assists IT general controls (ITGCs) testing to better understand various IT applications, risks and controls.
Provides feedback to functional teams to ensure good internal controls are maintained.
Develops recommendations on enhancement of internal controls.
Participate in department strategy working groups to drive efficiencies including use of digital tools, streamlining processes and documentation, performance metrics, analytics, indicators and dashboards.
Communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments to build strong working relationships with stakeholders
Performs other duties as assigned or directed.