Staff Internal Auditor

Municipal Electric Authority of GA•Atlanta, GA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Internal Auditor will be primarily responsible for assisting with the delivery (planning, executing, and reporting) of the annual audit plan. The focus will be on operational and compliance audits, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, assessing the accuracy of amounts billed through MEAG Power's joint venture relationship agreements, compliance with organization's policies and procedures, and reviewing financial and other related information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Up to three years of experience in internal auditing, internal controls evaluation, external auditing, accounting, finance, risk management, or a related field, is required.
Knowledge/application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards
Working knowledge of internal controls framework (e.g., COSO).
Design and operating effectiveness testing methodology and sampling methodology.
High degree of maturity and integrity to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
Technical ability to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
Ability to perform data analytics, ability to analyze large datasets, comfortable using Excel, SQL and Access databases.
Intermediate knowledge of internal and/or external audit, internal controls testing, and risk management.
Team player with strong verbal and written communications, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

CIA/CPA/CFE/CISA or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, executing, and reporting on operational audits, performing design and operating effectiveness tests of internal controls.
Assist in developing communications of internal audit results, including observations, risk implications, and root-cause based recommendations to achieve process improvements.
Assist in cost-sharing reviews of MEAG Power's joint venture relationship agreements, including gathering evidence to support amounts incorrectly billed to MEAG Power.
Assist in reviewing bond offering documentation and performing quality reviews of financial information prior to being released to the public.
Assist in evaluating the adequacy of management action and remediation plans to address organizational risks resulting from engagement reports and/or risk assessments.
Work comfortably in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
Represent Internal Audit on cross-functional project teams and with external parties as needed.
Other duties as assigned from time to time.
Pursue and maintain relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) and complete continuing professional education (CPE) to sustain technical proficiency in accordance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.