Lead Auditor

Job Summary

CenterPoint Energy’s Senior Auditor participates in and leads a variety of internal audit assignments with a continuous improvement mindset. The Internal Audit team’s mission is to provide services that add value and improve company operations, internal controls, and processes, and assist in meeting the company’s strategic and business objectives. The Senior Auditor will advise on financial, compliance and operational risks, process reviews, internal control validations and other business initiatives.

The team’s priorities are risk based and focus on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that focuses on people development.

• Under the supervision and guidance of the Manager of Internal Audit, the Senior Auditor will be responsible for the following:
• Design,develop, and lead engagements for risk control assessments, financial audits, operational audits, contractor and vendor audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews, internal control validations and other management requested projects.
• Developefficient and effective audit objectives, audit programs and testing procedures, as required, for assigned engagements.
• Developaccurate and complete audit work papers that adequately support audit observations and document work performed.
• Reviewaudit work papers of engagement team to monitor project progression and quality and ensure accuracy and completeness of work performed.
• Develop Audit Staff using such skills and tools as regular feedback and performance discussions, coaching and counseling.
• Produce and communicate status of audit work with team members and managers relative to milestones, observations noted, and client acceptance.
• Prepareaudit points summarizing audit observations and recommendations, and draft and complete clear, concise, and effective audit reports in a timely manner.
• Discussobservations noted with the Audit Client in a timely manner and build key relationships, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
• Effectively utilize automated analysis tools to streamline departmental efficiency and enhance audit coverage.
• Assistthe Audit Manager in the preparation of the annual audit plan in a manner that promotes continuous improvement and business culture.
• Keepabreast of accounting, legal, and regulatory issues relating to a variety of areas including information technology, industry, financial, communication, safety, human resources and other areas associated with Company functions.
• Providecommunication to other department members to establish a broader knowledge base amongst all team members.

• Bachelor'sdegreein Accounting, Finance or other business-related discipline and a minimum of 12 semester hours in Accounting is required.

• Preferred 5-7 years of prior work experience, however a minimum of four (4) years of audit experience anda minimum of one (1) years’ experience as lead auditor will suffice

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Full Time

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