Auditor

Job Summary

The Auditor, working under the direction of the Audit Manager, participates in and leads a variety of internal audit assignments and projects including: risk control assessments, financial audits, operational audits, contractor andvendor audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews, internal control validations and othermanagement requested projects.

• Designs, develops, and leads 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
• Engages in discussions with audit team and audit customer regarding business objectives, risks, and management's control structure
• Develops efficient and effective audit objectives, audit programs and testing procedures, as required, for assigned engagements
• Develops accurate and complete audit work papers that adequately support audit observations and documents work performed
• Reviews audit work papers of engagement team to ensure accuracy and completeness of work performed
• Prepares audit points summarizing audit observations and recommendations
• Discusses observations noted with the Audit Client in a timely manner
• Produces and communicates status of audit work with team members and managers relative to milestones, observations noted, and client acceptance
• Drafts and completes audit reports in a timely manner
• Utilizes automated analysis tools to streamline departmental efficiency and enhance audit coverage
• Assesses financial statement risk related to business objectives and determines if sufficient controls are in place
• Assists the Audit Manager in the preparation of the annual audit plan
• Develops Audit Staff using such skills and tools as regular feedback and performance discussions, coaching and counseling
• Keeps abreast of accounting, legal and regulatory issues relating to a variety of information technology, industry, financial, communication, safety, human resources and other areas associated with company functions. Provide communication to other department members to establish a broader knowledge base amongst all team members.

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

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of audit experience
• Requires a minimum of one (1) years' experience as lead auditor
• Public accounting and/or utility industry experience is preferred
• Risk based audit or top‑tier public accounting experience preferred
• SAP R/3 software experience preferred
• CPA and/or CIA certification(s) preferred

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• 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

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a), and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.