AUDITORS

AUDITORS (Columbus, Ohio)

(Mid to Senior Level)

 

NiSource, Inc

 

NiSource Inc. (NYSE:  NI), based in Merrillville, IN., is a Fortune 500 company engaged in natural gas transmission, storage and distribution, as well as electric generation, transmission and distribution.  NiSource operating companies, including Columbia Gas of Ohio, deliver energy to 3.8 million customers located within the high-demand energy corridor stretching from the Gulf Coast through the Midwest to New England. 

 

 Overview

The Internal Audit staff is responsible for conducting audits and assessments of operating procedures and the adequacy of internal controls within the company's business processes. Internal Audit also performs testing to evaluate compliance with SEC and other regulatory requirements. Internal Auditors prepare work programs, provide recommendations on control deficiencies and prepare reports to communicate audit results to management. 

 

The Auditor vacancy is part of a three-step job family:  Auditor 1, Auditor II and Senor Auditor. This job will be filled at the Auditor II or Senior Auditor level.

 

Core Responsibilities

Assists with and leads audit programs.

Prepares audit work papers and develops recommendations to address control deficiencies.

Performs risk assessments, business process analysis and compliance reviews.

Conducts audits and assessments of company operations, financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

Develops recommendations to strengthen internal controls, improve business processes, and verifies that proper internal control safeguards are in place.

Prepares reports to communicate audit results to management.

Participates in consultative reviews and special projects as needed.

Provides guidance in support of compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Responsible for compliance with Internal Auditing and other professional standards. 

Provides management with an independent assessment of the adequacy of internal controls.

Conducts audits of contracts and related documents to determine compliance with contractual and legal obligations.

 

Qualifications

 

(Please refer to job posting for specific outlined qualifications for each level)

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Requires BS/BA in accounting, finance, or other business discipline.

Requires knowledge of PC applications.

Requires 3-6 years of audit related experience or equivalent.

Requires ability to commute to audit locations with periodic overnight travel and occasional overtime.

Requires 10 to 25% travel.

Prefer experience with audit methodologies or computer assisted auditing tools.

Prefer knowledge of generally accepted auditing practices, business operations and financial reporting.

Prefers at least seven years experience of audit related experience or equivalent.

Prefers additional experience acquired as CPA, MBA or through special certification such as a Certified Internal Auditor.

Prefers knowledge of Internal Audit planning, reporting, and documentation practices, along with ability to prepare audit work papers and reports.

Prefer experience supervising and reviewing the work of others

 

Strong preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

A working knowledge of  the Audit Command Language (ACL), Auto-Audit, and Microsoft Access software packages.

Proficient use of other data analysis and extraction tools

Proven results in using data analytics to support Business Process Improvement projects

Proven expertise in employing process analysis methodologies. 

Six Sigma certification desirable but not required.

Extensive experience in construction contract compliance auditing.

Proven, demonstrated time management and project management skills.

 

Additional Information

These positions have strong career paths and are part of several job families.

Number of openings: One

Positions located within the NiSource Audit Department

 

Salary Range:  $42,800.00 to $87, 300,00  plus benefits (salary is commensurate to experience level)


All interested & qualified candidates must apply on line at:  www.NiSource.com, Job ID  903530

 

Please apply by May 7, 2008