Senior Internal Auditor

AES US•Salt Lake, UT

66d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor plays a key role in helping safeguard the organization's financial, digital, and operational integrity. In this highly visible position, you will lead and execute complex audit and advisory engagements with a high degree of independence, applying professional judgment and recognized internal auditing standards. You will evaluate financial controls, systems, and operational and digital processes to identify existing and emerging risks, control opportunities, and ways to strengthen business performance. This role contributes to the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts, helps develop practical risk mitigation solutions, and supports initiatives that enhance and protect organizational value. The Senior Internal Auditor partners with stakeholders across the business, communicates clear and actionable insights, drives the timely resolution of audit issues, and supports the growth and development of team members through coaching and knowledge sharing. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to the organization's operations, leadership teams, and strategic priorities. As part of a collaborative Internal Audit function, you will work across diverse business areas, contribute to meaningful improvements, and continuously expand your expertise in operational, financial, compliance, and technology-related risks. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, professional growth is encouraged, and continuous learning is supported through challenging assignments, collaboration, and development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, operational processes, compliance, or a related area.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage and execute complex assignments while balancing multiple priorities.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, with attention to detail and evidence quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate effectively across teams, value diverse perspectives, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Typical travel is approximately 10% to 20% annually, though actual requirements may vary based on business needs and audit priorities.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or an equivalent designation is preferred. Candidates actively pursuing certification are encouraged to apply.
Experience within a Big 4 accounting firm, internal audit consulting practice, or a complex multinational organization is preferred.
Experience mentoring, coaching, reviewing work, or supporting the development of others is preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and audit, analytics, visualization, governance, risk, or compliance tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute comprehensive, risk-based audits of operational processes, including scoping, risk assessment, audit program development, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of operational, financial, compliance, technology-enabled, and risk management controls.
Identify root causes, assess business impact, and partner with management to develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported workpapers, findings, and reports that meet internal quality standards and professional auditing requirements.
Communicate audit objectives, status updates, emerging concerns, and results to stakeholders in a timely and constructive manner.
Build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and support sustainable process improvements and corrective actions.
Collaborate with audit team members and business partners throughout engagements, proactively sharing information and contributing to a positive, solutions-focused environment.
Monitor remediation commitments and evaluate supporting evidence to determine whether identified risks have been appropriately addressed.
Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to team members to support their development and success.
Contribute to annual risk assessments, audit planning activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and the enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.
Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, as applicable.
Stay informed about industry developments, regulatory changes, emerging risks, data analytics, and evolving internal audit practices.
Participate in special projects and advisory engagements that contribute to organizational objectives and professional growth opportunities.