Senior Auditor

Company: Georgia Systems Operations
Location: Tucker
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Senior AuditorTitle:Senior AuditorEmployment Duration:Full timeLocation:GSOC Headquarters: Tucker, GACity:TuckerState:GADescriptionSummary: Responsible for planning and performing operational, compliance, financial, and information technology general control audits. Audit assignments will support completion of the annual audit plans for Oglethorpe Power, Georgia Transmission and Georgia Systems Operations. The Senior Auditor will be responsible for all phases of the audit including audit planning risk assessments, developing scope and objectives, performing audit procedures, preparing audit reports and following-up on management action plans. The scope of work will include audit areas such as Sarbanes-Oxley financial reporting, billing contract compliance and cost recovery, and NERC Reliability Standards Compliance. May also assist internal audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committees, developing the annual audit plans, department metrics, status reporting and internal controls consulting.Job Duties:

• Plans and performs operational, compliance, financial, and information technology related audits. Conducts audit planning risk assessments, develops scope and objectives, performs audit procedures, and prepares audit reports. Scope of work will include Sarbanes-Oxley financial reporting, billing contract compliance and cost recovery, NERC Reliability Standards Compliance and assistance to external auditors on the annual financial statement audits.
• Works collaboratively with management in developing action plans to address control deficiencies and process improvements or on consulting engagements. Also conducts audit status and close-out meetings and follow-up activities on management action plans.
• Assist internal audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committees, developing the annual audit plans, department metrics, status reporting and other department quality assurance and improvement programs. Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or other related field.Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of professional auditing, accounting or related industry experience required. Experience with top tier public accounting firm, Sarbanes-Oxley, and financial accounting and reporting desired. Electric utility industry experience also preferred.Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other certifications relevant to the internal auditing profession strongly desired.Specialized Skills:
  • Working knowledge of internal auditing professional standards, risk assessment and internal control processes to plan, perform and report the results of internal audits.
  • Understanding of technical aspects of accounting, financial reporting and information technology general controls.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently with limited direction and guidance.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively discuss business risks and audit results, and work collaboratively with management to develop corrective action plans.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required. Background or knowledge of Workiva (Wdesk) Compliance Platform, ACL and other technology-based audit tools and techniques preferred.Georgia System Operations Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including veterans and disabled. We are a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to substance abuse testing.

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