Senior Audit Consultant

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy's Corporate Audit Services Department delivers world-class internal audit services that enable Duke Energy to achieve superior performance. You will work in high-performing teams that add value, drive effective risk management, enhance operational efficiency, and facilitate constructive change while also focusing on employee and professional development. The Senior Audit Consultant will serve as a member of the Corporate Audit Services Department of Duke Energy. This position will be based in Charlotte, NC. Travel will be required at approximately 10% to 15%. This position will report administratively to an Audit Manager but will work in a matrix environment for increased career growth and diversity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or other related fields
In addition to bachelor’s degree, three (3) years minimum of related work experience

Nice To Haves

Six or more years of applicable work experience
Internal and/or external auditing experience, preferably from a large public accounting and/or another consulting/professional services firm
Holds or is working towards CPA or other certification (e.g., CIA, CFE, Six Sigma, PMP)
Data analytics experience
Holds an advanced degree, such as an MBA or Master of Accounting
Utility/energy industry experience
Written and oral communication skills with ability to tailor messages for a variety of levels of management
Resourcefulness when managing through ambiguity, including complex audit projects
Ability to work independently and balance multiple projects
Ability to identify and assess risks and impacts and develop and manage the scope of audits accordingly
Acknowledgement of customer needs and expectations and ability to adjust tasks accordingly to add value to the business
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Work within a collaborative, team environment and contribute to the successful execution of operational and financial audits and consulting engagements, including delivering high quality audit documentation and deliverables
Plan and execute risk-based audit assignments with minimal supervision, including oversight of the day-to-day activities of assigned audit staff personnel, where applicable
Gather and analyze data, using reasoning and logic, and draw appropriate conclusions
Evaluate the design and effectiveness of processes with an appropriate level of professional skepticism
Monitor and track the status of post-audit action plans and perform follow-up procedures to validate implementation and risk mitigation
Build and maintain effective relationships with audit customers, including various levels of management
Exhibit a sense of urgency in completing assigned tasks for audits, initiatives, and other department projects in accordance with prescribed milestones
Develop and maintain current knowledge of matters impacting the energy industry and the company