Summer Intern, Internal Audit and Advisory Services
About The Position
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a not-for-profit international regulatory authority whose mission is to assure the effective and efficient reduction of risks to the reliability and security of the grid. NERC develops and enforces Reliability Standards; annually assesses seasonal and long-term reliability; monitors the bulk power system through system awareness; and educates, trains, and certifies industry personnel. NERC’s area of responsibility spans the continental United States, Canada, and the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico. NERC is the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) for North America, subject to oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and provincial authorities in Canada. NERC's jurisdiction includes users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system, which serves nearly 400 million people. The vision for the ERO Enterprise, which is comprised of NERC and the six Regional Entities, is a highly reliable and secure North American bulk power system. Our mission is to ensure the effective and efficient reduction of risks to the reliability and security of the grid. You will support the governance and transformational processes within the NERC Internal Audit department, reporting to the Principal of Internal Audit. Activities will involve participating in audit engagements, data analyses and various departmental initiatives to enhance internal audit services.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Accounting or Data Analytics
- Sound professional judgement and critical thinking skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Understanding or knowledge of audit, risk management, process, and/or control frameworks
- Effective organization and time management skills
- Experience with data analysis and virtualization tools
Responsibilities
- Develop understanding and application of core internal audit processes.
- Analyze data sets and create visualizations to represent risk and control themes, trends, and patterns.
- Execute procedures under supervision of the Audit In-Charge related to audit engagements.
- Work with business partners to identify areas of improvement and streamlining business processes through audit engagements.
- Assist in the drafting, review and revision of departmental manuals, procedures, and reporting templates.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
