Senior Internal Auditor

Position Title:              Senior Internal Auditor

Positions Available:    Two (2) positions 

Department:                 Internal Audit

Reports to:                   Director, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management

Location:                       Atlanta, GA (*On-site)

* During the first three (3) months of employment the incumbent will be required to work five (5) days a week onsite in the office, however thereafter they will be given the opportunity to work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval. 

NOTE:Remote work schedule is limited to one (1) day per week, with no exceptions.

Summary:

The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for delivering (planning, executing, and reporting) the annual audit plan. The focus will be on operational and compliance audits, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls (including foundational IT General Controls (ITGC) where applicable), assessing the accuracy of amounts billed through MEAG Power’s joint venture relationship agreements, special projects, and reviewing financial and other related information. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, executing, and reporting on operational audits, and perform design and operating effectiveness tests of internal controls.
• Perform or coordinate IT General Controls (ITGC) testing (e.g., access management, change management, program development/system implementation, computer operations) as needed to support the internal controls test plan.
• Develop communications of internal audit results, including observations, risk implications, and root-cause based recommendations to achieve process improvements.
• Lead cost-sharing reviews of MEAG Power’s joint venture relationship agreements, including gathering evidence to support amounts incorrectly billed to MEAG Power.
• Participate in the annual risk assessment process to identify key risks and their impacts on organizations’ objectives and develop the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Coordinate review of bond offering documentation and perform quality reviews of financial information prior to release to the public.
• Monitor and evaluate the adequacy of management action and remediation plans to address organizational risks resulting from prior engagement reports and/or risk assessments. 
• Contribute to the enhancements of company policies and procedures to enhance governance, risk management, and internal control processes and practices across the organization.
• Contribute to the enhancements of Internal Audit by mentoring/coaching the Staff Internal Auditor, adopting best practice methodologies (e.g., risk based, data analytics, quality assurance etc.), and supporting the Director and the team in achieving the mandate.
• Work comfortably in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
• Stay abreast of new/emerging regulations (including Governance, Risk, and Control) and trends that impact the organization's risk landscape, including IT and cybersecurity risk trends to enable the required risk management/audit response.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Maintain relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CA, CFE, CISA) and complete continuing professional education (CPE) to sustain technical proficiency in accordance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.

Experience and Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. 
• CIA/CPA/CA/CFE/CISA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Experience: 

• 3 – 5 years' experience in internal auditing, internal controls evaluation, external auditing, accounting, finance, risk management, or a related field is required to successfully perform this role. 
• Experience with internal controls (design and operating effectiveness) testing is required. 
• Exposure to IT General Controls (ITGC) testing is a plus.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge/application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Application of internal controls framework (e.g., COSO).
• Design and operating effectiveness testing methodology and sampling methodology. 
• High degree of maturity and integrity to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
• Technical ability to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
• Performing data analytics, analyzing large datasets, using Excel, SQL and Access databases.
• Strong knowledge of internal and/or external audit, internal controls testing, and risk management. 
• Team player with strong verbal and written communications, strong problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, time management and project management skills.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

MEAG Power offers a competitive benefits package including; 

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out Incentives
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs
• Vacation and Sick days
• 10 paid Holidays 
• 1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July)
• Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service)
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match contributions
• 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
• A Defined Benefit Plan (Pension)
• Vacation Purchase Program 

MEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.