Senior IT Auditor

AESO•Calgary, AB

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results. Reporting to the Lead Auditor, we are looking for a talented Senior IT Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. The Lead Auditor reports to the Director, Internal Audit and is an independent function reporting to the Audit Committee (Board) and administratively to the Vice President, Finance and Compliance. This reporting structure ensures the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit Function. In this position, you will provide independent, risk-based, and objective assurance and advisory services in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and Audit Services Charter. You provide insight and foresight, to strengthen governance, risk management, and control processes and support AESO in creating, protecting, and sustaining value.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in internal audit or related governance, risk, and control roles with focus on IT controls.
Some exposure to non-IT audit areas.
Strong knowledge and application of IIA Standards; ability to conduct peer reviews.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including facilitation and presentation skills in hybrid environments.
Proven ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and manage multiple audit and advisory engagements.
Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the internal audit team, audit clients, management and AESO employees.
Proven ability to resolve challenges proactively, preventing unnecessary escalation.
Proficiency with technology to enhance audit efficiency e.g. data analysis.
Experience with both IT and Business audits.
Experience with digital transformations and next-generation audit techniques e.g. automation, continuous auditing/monitoring.
Exposure to using AI with Audit or Controls work.
SOC, C-SOX or other compliance audit experience.

Nice To Haves

Electricity Industry experience considered an asset.
Experience with Workday, ServiceNow, Power Apps/BI considered an asset.
Familiarity with agile audit and dynamic risk assessment methodologies considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Deliver internal audit services across AESO’s full scope of activities, including governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Conduct internal audits in conformance with IIA Standards which includes: Planning engagements (leading practice research, benchmarking, conducting surveys, developing a work program). Applying relevant internal control frameworks, standards and evaluation criteria for evaluating the audit area within AESO. Facilitating risk assessments and other discovery workshops to refine the audit scope. Gathering appropriate information for analysis and evaluation to support recommendations and conclusions. Assessing governance, business and IT processes and controls and compliance. Conducting a root cause analysis, as needed, to ensure appropriate recommendations are made. Reporting and presenting results and recommendations to AESO Management and facilitating the development of action plans. Ensuring that workpaper documentation meets the IIA standards and results can be replicated.
Conduct advisory engagements (e.g., system implementation assurance, process reviews, and maturity assessments) while maintaining independence and ensuring no management responsibility is assumed.
Follow up on open audit recommendations to ensure action plans are implemented and subsequent reporting is accurate.
Build and maintain relationships with audit clients and support co-source providers and other auditors as needed.
Support the Director and Lead Auditor with the annual training plan and performance of annual quality assurance assessment in accordance with the Standards.
Evolving the internal audit function (improved insight, communication and efficiency) through ongoing continuous improvement and next generation technology (AI, automation, RPA, data analytics).