Internal Auditor II

AES’s Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance over the company’s financial reporting, operational performance, and compliance environment. Our global Internal Audit function supports business process owners, senior leadership, the Financial Audit Committee, and the Executive Office. We are looking for a Staff Internal Auditor to join our US team, based in Ohio.

• Conduct local financial and operational audits, including planning, developing the audit scope and work program, conducting interviews, preparing process flow charts and narratives, and identifying key risks and controls.
• Execute and document tests of controls, including substantive procedures and assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. Develop clear and concise audit reports and communicate findings, recommendations, and agreed action plans to local management.
• Review and evaluate results from Management’s CSA, including re‑performance of key controls when necessary.
• Assist Internal Controls and IT teams during the annual control rationalization efforts.
• Provide training and guidance to SBU testers on SOX compliance requirements and AES’s CSA methodology and testing standards.
• Support the Internal Audit team in performing and coordinating the local aggregation of deficiencies.
• Perform follow‑up procedures to monitor the remediation status of audit findings and internal control deficiencies.

• Three to five years’ experience in internal or external auditing focused on business processes and/or financial audits.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• Strong interest in performing financial, operational, and compliance audits and providing value to the organization through performance improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical abilities, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, SAP, and AI tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global audit teams and local business partners.
• CIA, CPA, or CISA certification is a plus.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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