Internal Auditor - Electric Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION  

This position will be accountable for conducting and leading routine, medium and high-risk audits or advisory reviews of areas concentrated within the electric operations of the Company.  This includes areas within Electric Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Customer Service, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other operational functional areas.  This position will also lead or assist with investigative or other projects in accordance with audit policies, standards, and practices and Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) standards.  The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver audits with involvement from Internal Audit management. The auditor will seek input and support from management, primarily during planning, addressing findings, and when results are communicated. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and sustain relationships with audit clients across all levels of the company
• Thoroughly perform audit and advisory work and document workpapers to ensure conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards established by the IIA
• Focus on understanding the business and using that knowledge to assist in identifying and monitoring a variety of strategic, financial, operational and compliance risks
• Apply business acumen, including audit and analytical skills, in all aspects of the job
• Promote cooperation and foster teamwork to accomplish audit objectives 
• Manage time effectively, work efficiently and meet project deadlines and budget, including monitoring audit hours to assist in meeting departmental goals and metrics
• Participate in multiple audit projects, with minimal supervision
• Appropriately alert IA management of any challenges in meeting audit goals or objectives
• Use critical thinking skills to produce workable solutions to a range of problems and contribute new ideas to improve Internal Audit and other organizations
• Leverage technology, including AI, automation, and data analytics, in day-to-day audit work and continuously build skills to expand the effective use of these tools
• Participate in appropriate external organizations to obtain personal and professional training and development and to identify and share leading practices within the organization 

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree is required in one of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or similar
• Advanced degree is a plus
• It is expected that the applicant currently maintains or will begin the pursuit of at least one job-related certification within two years of entering the department.  Examples of job-related certifications include: Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Professional Engineer, Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner

Experience:

• 2+ years work experience with Southern Company or auditing experience (public accounting/consulting firm/internal audit) or other utility industry experience is required
• Strong technical abilities
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work successfully in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete routine work assignments

• Demonstrated ability to provide meaningful recommendations based on project results

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Effective project management skills, including managing time, developing a work plan, taking initiative, and analyzing data.
• Strong writing skills, including ability to adapt detailed written communication to an executive summary level
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability to use (or learn) data analytic tools (PowerBI, etc) and recognize opportunities for the use of these tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment as an individual contributor or independently with self confidence
• Ability to adapt to changing demands, multi-task, and manage competing priorities
• Understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance
• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's values of safety, unquestionable trust, superior performance and total commitment

Work Location: 

• Hybrid work environment.  It is expected that auditor will report to office 4 days per week (M-Th) and as needed upon request of management.  Schedule may change from time to time to accommodate stakeholder needs. 
• Atlanta is strongly preferred; Birmingham considered.