Senior Internal Auditor Job at Municipal Electric Authority of GA, Atlanta, GA

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  • Municipal Electric Authority of GA
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Dept., BU / Section: Internal Audit

Reports to: Manager, Internal Audit

Location: Atlanta, GA (*On-site )

* Incumbent must work in office in Atlanta four (4) days per week and may work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval after 90 days

MEAG Power is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor as we continue to build out the Internal Audit Function. The successful candidate will possess:

  • Exquisite technical skills to develop and execute the risk-based audit plan
  • Superior interpersonal and influential skills to adopt and implement best practices, and to obtain buy in across the organization
  • A collaborative approach and the desire to support Manager, and the development of the staff Internal Auditor.

Summary:

The Senior Internal Auditor will be primarily responsible for delivering (planning, executing, and reporting) the annual audit plan. Including: special projects, assessing the accuracy of amounts billed through MEAG’s joint owner relationships, compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, review of financial and other related information, and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls.

S cope of Responsibility: The position’s scope covers all aspects of MEAG Power (example, power generation, transmission, finance, budgeting, billing, procurement etc.), and participating in the validation of several joint owner billings.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Lead the planning of internal audit engagements (example, performing business background research, assessing business risks, defining scope, criteria, objectives etc.), and develop audit programs with the required test procedures to evaluate controls.
  • Lead the execution of all internal audit engagements. Including but not limited to, conducting interviews with personnel at all levels of MEAG Power, and with contractual counterparties. Performing walk-throughs of, and documenting/ evaluating core business processes and controls, performing tests of internal controls, validating billings and account balances, gathering and evaluating audit evidence, supporting and developing audit findings, and performing root cause analysis (when necessary).
  • Lead cost-sharing reviews in relations to MEAG Power joint owner relationships, and gather evidence to support any amounts incorrectly billed to MEAG Power that requires refund.
  • Participate in reviewing MEAG Power’s bond offering documentation, and performing quality reviews of financial information prior to being released to the public.
  • Develop communications for Internal Audit results, including recommendations, and root cause solutions for process improvements (where necessary).
  • Monitor and evaluate the adequacy of management action and remediation plans to address organizational risks (example, those from previous audits, and other risk assessments). Including, the progress of actions taken by MEAG Power joint owner partners to resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Contribute to the development of internal policies and procedures, in order to enhance governance, risk management, and internal control processes and practices across the organization.
  • Participate in the annual risk assessment process to identify risks and their impacts on the objectives and goals of the organization, and develop appropriate audit responses.
  • Contribute to the development 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 Manager in carrying out the mandate of Internal Audit.
  • Must be team-oriented, and be comfortable collaborating with stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
  • Stay abreast of new/ emerging regulations and trends that impacts the organization’s risk landscape, in order to enable the required risk management /audit response.

Experience and Qualifications:

Education: Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university. Preferred relevant professional certification, e.g., CPA, CA, CIA, CFE or equivalent professional certification.

Experience: 5 – 8 years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, finance, risk management is required to successfully perform this role.

Special Skills: Knowledge/application of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); and Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF); high degree of maturity and integrity to deal with sensitive and confidential information; technical ability to use software to analyze large volumes of data (such as Access and Excel); technical understanding and knowledge of internal audit and risk advisory; a team player with strong problem solving, verbal and written communications skills; strong organizational, time management and project management skills.

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
  • 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match & non-match contributions
  • 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
  • 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.

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