Description
JOB SUMMARY
Collect and analyze data to conduct audits detecting deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. Prepare reports on findings. Conduct internal audits to review policies and procedures. Identifies risks in each audit area and may initiate investigations to mitigate losses and strengthen controls. Recommend improvements in procedures, processes and operations across the organization. Interact and Interview all levels of management.
JOB DUTIES
- Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.
- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
- Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Level 1
- Participates in audits at all levels of management and staff throughout the organization
- Reviews policies and procedures and other related documentation to obtain an understanding of each area being audited
- Follows the instructions and process an audit program with specific testing criteria to evaluate risks and controls within the audit area
- Ensures adequate internal controls are maintained by following up on prior audit recommendations
- Documents all work thoroughly and completely to support audit results. Adheres to the standards of the Internal Audit profession
- Assists with drafts, reports and other formal communications on the results of each audit with review by a Lead Auditor or the Director, Internal Audit
- Builds knowledge to achieve proficiency for conducting internal audits and business reviews independently
Level 2 - Above +
- Conducts audits with all levels of management and staff throughout the organization
- Identifies risks within each audit area
- Develops an audit program with specific testing criteria to evaluate risks and controls within the audit area
- Recommends improvements in procedures, processes and operations across the organization
- Drafts and issues reports and other formal communications on the results of each audit
EXPERIENCE
- Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
- Requires minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in auditing
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree : Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is required (Required)
- or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
CERTIFICATION
- CIA Certified Internal Auditor (Preferred)
- CPA Certified Public Accountant (Preferred)
- CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor (Preferred)
- CMA Certified Management Accountant (Preferred)
Contact
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Texas United States
www.ercot.com
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