Auditor - Internal Audit - Akron or Greensburg, PA

JOB DESCRIPTION About the Opportunity

Internal Auditors conducts financial, operational, construction or compliance audits, as well as performing SOX-related work. First Energy's Internal Audit department seeks to grow its organization to effectively provide assurance and advisory services to the business so it can meet its objectives. This position is primarily an operational auditor reporting to the Manager, Operations & Compliance Auditing.

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied. Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.

This is an open position with First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. at one of the two main reporting locations, the Corporate Office in Akron, OH or in Greensburg, PA.

• Planning, executing, and reporting on financial, operational, and compliance audits related to accuracy of records, reliability of reporting, safeguarding of assets, support for external auditors, compliance with certain rules and regulations, compliance with internal policies, and audits in other areas as assigned, etc., to ensure completion of the annual Audit Plan.
• While not required, construction project audit or construction project management experience is preferred.
• Executing design and operational effectiveness testing for SOX processes.
• Reviewing risks and supporting internal controls in accordance with internal auditing standards to provide assurance around compliance with laws and regulations and the integrity of the financial statements.
• Providing consulting services to business management on risk identification, and the effectiveness of the design of process and controls.
• Identifying internal control gaps in processes, controls or systems, and consulting with business management on appropriate remedial action.
• Coordinating with external auditors to complete process walkthroughs, preparing audit population, selecting appropriate samples, and performing control testing.
• Employing effective decision making in resolving issues and reaching satisfactory conclusions in a professional manner.
• Presenting and communicating project status and issues to Audit and Business Management.
• Identifying problems and assisting with problem resolution.
• Leading meetings and ensuring appropriate follow-up action is taken.
• Understanding and documenting business processes independently.
• Actively seeking ways to add value within scope of assignments with a forward-thinking mindset.
• Providing a high level of customer service, continuous support, and opportunities for proactive involvement of leadership and peers.
• Maintaining a safe, compliant and ethical workplace.
• Benchmarking best practices.
• Managing projects to be on time and within scope.
• Ability to manage multiple commitments / tasks.
• Focusing on teamwork by providing feedback, education, and encouragement to others.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 7-10 years' relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes internal auditing, external auditing or experience in finance (e.g., financial reporting, accounting, tax) or operational and regulatory compliance experience.
• Professional certification required within one year (including, but not limited to, CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA).
• Demonstrated growth in use of research techniques.
• Exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• In-depth understanding of applicable products and/or services and of customer needs and expectations.
• Able to utilize best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns.
• Approaches audit fieldwork with a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships.
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Desire to continue to learn and grow, work across First Energy, and deliver results.
• Model active learning through continuing to develop breadth of knowledge, skills, and perspective.
• Some travel to company locations may be required (less than 10%). Occasional travel to other locations may also be required.

• Bachelor's degree is required; preferably in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience is required. Relevant work…