Job Summary
Perform assessments of the processes, systems, assets, and controls governing Projects & Construction (P&C) managed Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects, operations, and work activities, focusing primarily on the financial and non-construction site aspects. Provide risk and control guidance and oversight including performing risk assessments, identifying gaps in internal controls, and working with management to improve internal controls and compliance.
Job Responsibilities
With proper supervision, the job responsibilities will include:
Conducting Contract Compliance and Cost Verification (CC&CV) assessments/focused assessments- selecting contracts, purchase orders or contractors based on critical nature and financial significance to T&D capital budget.
Conducting other assessments assigned by the Manager QA/QC & Performance Measurement.
Supporting Internal and External Audits - handling requests on an as-needed basis from such parties as IAS, Environmental, Health & Safety audits support, Deloitte interim and year-end audit, Management Consultants, FERC, NERC, and BPU/BPU Independent Monitor (IM).
Supporting Quarterly Accruals Testing - Business Performance & Improvement, every other calendar quarter based on the current, Controllers' Group-approved process, performing an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the PSE&G's P&C manual accrual process.
Supporting BPU Affiliate Transaction and Management Audit- Working with P&C and T&D management to address the BPU consultant report observations and recommendations.
Conducting Invoice, Change Order and Field Change Directive Assessments - Testing invoices, Purchase Orders, change orders and field change directives for procedural requirements.
Assisting P&C to prepare/update the Operations Security (OPSEC) Work Sheet - OPSEC is an analytical process used to: 1) Identify critical information 2) Determine whether the information is susceptible to inadvertent disclosure or can be obtained by an adversary 3) Understand and implement countermeasures, commensurate with the level of risk.
Addressing Internal Client /Ad-hoc Requests -for management advisory and consulting services, as needed.
Supporting and overseeing Internal Audit Services (IAS) Management Action Plans (MAPs)- working to help ensure the successful closeout of IAS Audit and Review reports-MAPs on or prior to the required due dates. If non-IAS audit Management Action Plans are assigned to the QA/QC Group, then they will also be handled to help ensure satisfactory and timely closure.
Process and Procedural Efficiency & Effectiveness - helping determine whether operations are effective, efficient, and adding value. In performing assessments, seeking to identify opportunities to do things: faster, with fewer resources, fewer steps, eliminate redundancy, identify duplicate payments or overbillings, etc. (the costs vs. benefits or costs of governance need to be considered in making recommendations for actions).
Job Specific Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in business, finance or accounting from an accredited educational institution.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and influence management skills.
- Highly developed oral and written communication, presentation, assessment report writing and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail, and highly organized, with the ability to see the big picture through the lens of risk while considering the costs and benefits.
- Strong business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a decentralized work environment by collaborating with and appropriately influencing individuals at multiple levels within Centralized Services/P&C.
- Minimum 7 years of business analysis, auditing, accounting, or finance experience. Proven process development/improvement skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
- Must have a valid U.S. driver license.
Desired Qualifications:
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification (active license)
Minimum Years of Experience
7 years of experience
Public Service Enterprise Group
80 Park Plaza P.O. Box 570
Newark
New Jersey United States
www.pseg.com
