Auditor - Internal Audit - Akron or Greensburg, PA
On-siteAkron, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits, including SOX-related work, to ensure accuracy of records and safeguarding of assets. Execute design and operational effectiveness testing for SOX processes while reviewing risks and supporting internal controls. Provide consulting services on risk identification and control effectiveness, coordinate with external auditors for walkthroughs and control testing, and identify internal control gaps for remedial action. Present project status to management, lead meetings, and manage multiple commitments to deliver quality work within deadlines. Some travel to company locations may be required (less than 10%).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 7-10 years' relevant work experience
- 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
- Some travel to company locations may be required (less than 10%)
- Occasional travel to other locations may also be required
Desired Qualifications
- While not required, construction project audit or construction project management experience is preferred
- Master's degree preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is desirable
- Knowledge of key financial audit requirements and standards such as Sarbanes-Oxley
- Ability to operate independently and recommend effective solutions to complete projects with team members based in various locations
- Project management skills including planning and organization to initiate and develop project plans and successful implementation
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
- Desire to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results
- Model active learning through continuing to develop breadth of knowledge, skills, and perspective
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