This position is accountable for conducting routine medium and high-risk audits or reviews to assess business processes, internal controls, fraud prevention and detection, and compliance processes across Southern Company. In this position, the auditor is expected to assist in planning and delivering audit results, along with a team of auditors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Build and sustain professional relationships with audit clients across the company
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Understand the functional business area(s) under review and apply that knowledge to assist management in identifying and monitoring strategic, financial, operational and compliance risks
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Provide quality assurance for individual work performed and ensure work conforms to Professional Standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors
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Draft high-quality audit reports and communicate effectively with appropriate company and audit management
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Manage assigned responsibilities effectively to meet project budgets and make productive use of time
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Collaborate effectively with audit team members on individual assignments or departmental initiatives
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Produce workable solutions to a range of problems and contribute new ideas to improve Internal Auditing and other organizations
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Participate in appropriate external organizations to obtain personal and professional training and development
REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Certification:
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Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Technology or Cybersecurity
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Advanced degree is a plus
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It is expected that the applicant will pursue or obtain 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:
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1-3 years internal auditing experience or experience in a related field or industry
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Prior experience in the utility industry with a basic understanding of utility concepts is desired
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Ability to multi-task and prioritize work successfully in a team setting
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Experience with Power BI is a plus
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Understanding data analytic concepts is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Effective project management skills, including managing time, developing a work plan, taking initiative, and analyzing data.
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Effective oral and written communication skills
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Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
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Intermediate computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and recognizes when to use data analytics
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Ability to work in a team environment as an individual contributor or independently with self confidence
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Ability to adapt to changing demands, multi-task, and manage competing priorities
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Basic understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance
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Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's values of safety, unquestionable trust, superior performance and total commitment
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Must have a natural curiosity for how things work.
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
