Senior Internal Auditor

Purpose

This position supports Liberty’s Internal Audit Department. The position is responsible for executing internal audit projects and supporting the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR, Sarbanes-Oxley) program. The Internal Audit department’s key objective is to enhance the ability of Liberty to identify, manage, and mitigate internal and external risks facing the organization though assurance and advisory services. Our approach is designed to fulfill the needs of the management team and the Board of Directors. To accomplish this, the Senior Internal Auditor (auditor) will be responsible for performing reviews and analysis in support of the Company’s ICFR program, performing reviews and analysis in support of the annual Internal Audit plan, and working closely with functional business teams across the organization. 

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Accountabilities

• Participates in the annual operational risk assessments to support the annual audit planning process.
• Responsible for leading financial, operational and compliance related audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, recommendations, client interactions, follow-ups and report writing. 
• Conducts audits using current industry frameworks such as COSO and in adherence with the IIA Professional Standards. 
• Evaluates findings, provides practical recommendations and prepares reports. 
• Perform detailed risk and control assessments of financial, operational and compliance audit areas. 
• Identifies and communicates areas of risk; and preparing audit programs and related schedules. 
• Follow-up with auditees to ensure audit findings are addressed on a timely basis. 
• Assists with driving department efficiencies including use of digital tools, streamlining processes and documentation, performance metrics, analytics, indicators and dashboards. 
• Communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments. 
• Builds strong working relationships with stakeholders.Support internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) testing efforts - create control testing scripts, complete field work, perform testing procedures, and document effectiveness results.Provide feedback to functional teams to ensure good internal controls are maintained.Serve as a liaison with key business areas to ensure that changes in the business processes are updated in the ICFR framework.Develop recommendations on enhancement of internal controls.Support external audit team to establish partnership with business.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Education and Experience

• 3 – 5+ years of internal audit experience through external and/or internal audit.
• CPA, CIA and/or CISA certification(s); Solid knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience in power and utilities industry is a big plus.
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks is required (COSO required, COBIT is a plus).
• Solid knowledge of the risk assessment process is required.
• Experience documenting and evaluating operational policies and procedures is required
• Ability to work independently as well as demonstrate good teamwork.Ability to multi-task, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, healthy professional skepticism.
• Committed to ongoing learning activities, good attitude to increasing responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation) and high level of diplomacy.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). ▪ Flexibility, ability to travel (approx. 15% mostly US and Canada). ▪ eGRC [Archer] and SAP experience a plus