Senior Auditor

Primary responsibility is to assist the Audit Manager in completing various audit projects. This includes researching items, preparing an analysis, leading and managing an audit team in the execution of complex audit engagements, reporting the results to the Audit Manager, and documenting work results consistent with standards for the Internal Audit profession. Perform other special audit projects or investigative work as directed. Write and edits audit reports and present findings to clients. Train and mentor Audit Staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with company departments (SOX, Accounting, Health & Safety, and IT) to coordinate and complete testing and audit activities. Work with various departments and process owners to avoid duplication of efforts.

Assist in the development of audit programs and/or compliance test of internal controls tailored for unique business processes.

Be proficient in the ability to utilize PeopleSoft and other systems to extract and analyze accounting information.

Assess compliance and controls risk for contracts, organizations, and relevant processes.

Assist in developing the annual audit plan.

Design and develop audit programs and/or compliance test of internal controls for complex business processes (e.g. Energy Trading).

Analyze and quantify the results from audit tests and fully and properly document those results and analyses in work paper documentation consistent with standards for Internal Auditing.

Analyze the results of audit work performed by others to ensure quality standards, fulfillment of Internal Audit Department Charter, and adherence to professional standards for the Internal Audit profession.

Evaluate business processes, procedures, policies, and internal controls. Identify factors causing deficient conditions and recommend an appropriate course of action to improve the conditions.

Supervise individual audit project, special audit project or investigative work.

Assist with the preparation and editing of draft and final written audit communication.

Present audit findings and testing results both orally and in writing to process owners, as required.

Follow-up with clients and senior management regarding audit recommendations and management action plans.

Train and mentor audit staff on Internal Audit practices and corporate operations.

Become proficient with the Sarbanes-Oxley database tool for the tracking of compliance testing. As necessary, work with SOX Project Management in updating and monitoring the progress of compliance testing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Minimum 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in a business environment; 5 - 8 years of Internal Audit experience.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA, CISSP, or CFE.
Thorough knowledge of business, financial, and accounting processes.
Big 4 experience highly desired.
Ability to interview clients, employees, vendors, and others.
Excellent writing skills and good grasp of the fundamentals of report writing, English grammar, and other written communication skills. Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently on several projects at one time and to prioritize his/her work.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite of software products, especially WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, VISIO, and POWERPOINT.
Excellent planning, leadership, and client relationship skills.
Familiarity with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Sections 404 and 406.
Demonstrated knowledge of business, accounting, and audit related software.
Ability to frequently travel throughout US and Canada for business purposes. Travel not expected to average more than 30 percent over the course of a year.

Preferred:
Public Accounting experiences a plus.
Experience in energy industry a plus.