Auditor 1, 2, or Senior

Summary

Plans, organizes and conducts independent risk-based technical and non-technical audits throughout the organization. Utilizes technical knowledge, of information systems including cyber security and systems development life cycle methods, as well as financial, operational, and technology controls, to plan and conduct work. Prepares formal oral and written reports to the President, Audit Committee and executive management and staff. Provides risk advisory services and fulfills requests of management for audit services, review, advice, and counsel. Completes all aspects of audit activities in accordance in accordance with applicable auditing standards including department standards, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework for Internal Auditing (IPPF), and the IIA Code of Ethics.

What You'll Do

• Plans and conducts a broad range of independent risk-based technical and non-technical internal audits, assurance, and advisory services for organizational and functional activities, including audits of financial, operational, information technology, cyber security, contractual, joint participation projects, and compliance areas.
• Applies technical knowledge of information and operational technology including cyber security and systems development life cycle methods, as well as financial, operational, and technology controls, in planning and conducting audit activities.
• Assesses a broad spectrum of risk areas, including strategic, information technology and cyber security, financial, legal, operational, third-party risk, fraud, reputation/brand, market risk, compliance, and others relevant to the organization and the utility and water industry.  Fraud risk is considered when determining areas of audit focus and depth of audit inquiry, observation, sampling and test-work.
• This assessment includes evaluating the adequacy of internal control mechanisms relating to the safeguarding of assets; compliance with policy, procedures, laws and regulations; accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives; reliability and integrity of information; and efficient and effective use of resources.
• Leads staff members in completion of team audit projects, coordinating communication, assignments, travel activities, audit completion and reporting.  Develops audit reports and presentations for management review, concurrence, response, and follow up.  Finalize the reports for distribution to management, the Audit Committee, and President.
• Maintains proficiency of internal audit practices as well as current trends and risks relating to accounting rules, company operations, regulations, information technology & cyber security, through professional associations, conferences and seminars; completion of formal and informal learning activities; and personal initiative.
• Carries out job duties, as needed, to accomplish the department’s annual audit plan.

What It Takes To Succeed

Licenses and Certifications  

Strong preference for Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Requirement for Senior Auditor is to have at least one of these certifications.  Experience and advanced degrees may in certain cases be substituted for certifications.

 

Other Significant Requirements

Some travel may be required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Follows the highest level of integrity by following professional auditing standards, building and sustaining trust, promoting an ethical climate in the organization, and handling confidential and sensitive information with due care.
• Demonstrates respect for others and fosters teamwork, by building relationships within and outside the department through effective listening, valuing the opinion of others, using department and audit client’s time effectively, presenting solutions to remediate risk, and cross-training others.
• Has strong project and personal management skills including the ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently, both individually and with teams, and handles deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills with others inside and outside of the department through building and maintaining speaking, writing, facilitation and presentation skills.  
• Develops and maintains knowledge, experience, skills and certifications expected for the position and level including completing personal development plans established.
• Adheres to SRP and Corporate Audit Services department policies, practices, and procedures.

Experience

A minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years). 

Education