The Director-Audit Services leads enterprise-wide internal audit activities in accordance with the
Corporate Audit Services audit plan. This position is responsible for providing risk-based and value-added audit and consultative services in partnership with the business, primarily for operational,
contract, and financial audits. This includes working with the business to develop and implement a
dynamic risk-based audit plan, executing the audit plan, and optimizing audit resources. Accountable
for the performance, results, and impact of audit activities. Champions continuous improvement
through technology and automation. This position has budgetary, salary planning and employee
development responsibilities. This position has solid-line reporting to the PPL Services Corporation VP Corporate Audit and Chief Compliance Officer.
This position can be located in PA or RI or KY.
Responsibilities
- Leads enterprise-wide internal audit operations (primarily for operational,
contract, and financial audits) including identifying risks; developing an
appropriate audit strategy; and establishing and implementing a dynamic risk-based audit plan. Works with the business to identify business needs from a risk
and controls perspective for proper coverage of enterprise-level risks. - Performs resource planning, scheduling, and management of internal audit
activities. - Leads and oversees continuous improvement activities that align with Corporate
Audit Services' strategy, including increased use of technology, continuous
auditing, agile auditing, etc. - Recommends appropriate enhancements to business processes and controls to
improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. In this
regard, the Director-Audit Services works closely with management and others to
effect change. Reviews and approves audit workpapers, as needed. - Reports key audit results to PPL leadership and reports key audit results and
audit performance measures to the VP-Corporate Audit. - Develops cooperative, value-added relationships with the Company's
independent auditor, other risk-related assurance providers, and SOX
compliance function. Coordinates activities to help ensure work is not duplicated
and key risk areas are managed. - Supervises staff in non-IT internal audit area.
- Maintains a highly motivated, effectively utilized staff through proper training and
development. Develops high performing staff and identifies emerging talent that can progress in the Company in increasing levels of responsibility. - Performs special projects and conducts specific reviews as requested.
- Supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues
as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, risk management or related area.
- 10 years of auditing, risk management, or related experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- MBA, CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA, or other related professional designation.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- 15 years auditing, risk management, or related experience.
- Working knowledge of business operations and risks related to a rate-regulated
utility. - Demonstrated leadership and knowledge of financial statement accounting and
reporting, business risk assessment, and effective business controls
PPL Corporation
Two N Ninth St
Allentown
Pennsylvania United States
www.pplweb.com
