Sr Auditor
Salary Grade: G06
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$74,796 - $100,975 - $127,152
Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.
SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, provides management with business risk, regulatory compliance, internal control assessments, and the efficiency/adequacy of business systems and processes by focusing on ongoing operations. Conducts audits and investigations for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, efficiency of operations, and safeguarding of assets.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, executes, and leads others on financial, operational, and information technology audits, fraud investigations, business process and application reviews, regulatory compliance reviews, and other various consulting engagements
Performs quality reviews of other auditor¿s work-papers and reports and provides technical and development feedback as necessary
Assists in general risk analysis by conducting interviews with senior management
Leads auditors on individual projects and assigns work as necessary
Examines company departmental activities for compliance with management objectives and policies
Inspects various information technology systems to determine their efficiency and value
Reviews company records for completeness, accuracy, and security
Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures
Prepares and submits audit findings and makes recommendations for improvement to management
Conducts special studies for management such as those required to discover fraud and to develop controls for fraud prevention
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to design, perform, and lead others on tests of critical internal controls
Broad knowledge of and ability to apply modern internal auditing skills and techniques
Knowledge of and ability to utilize computer aided auditing tools (CAAT)
Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS)
Broad knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Ability to gather, consolidate, analyze, and draw conclusions on the subject matter under consideration
Proficiency in the use of statistical sampling methods and techniques
Ability to coordinate and lead the work of others
Ability to perform thorough risk assessments of various processes and departments
Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions
Professionalism and strong client and team relationships
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with six to seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certification is required. Progress towards certification will be considered.
PNM Resources, Inc.
Alvarado Sq
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.pnmresources.com
