Staff Internal Auditor

Position Title: Staff Internal Auditor

Department: Internal Audit

Reports to: Director, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management

Location: Atlanta, GA (*On-site )

• During the first three (3) months of employment the incumbent will be required to work five (5) days a week onsite in the office, however thereafter they will be given the opportunity to work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval.

NOTE: Remote work schedule is limited to one (1) day per week, with no exceptions.

Summary The Staff Internal Auditor will be primarily responsible for assisting with the delivery (planning, executing, and reporting) of the annual audit plan. The focus will be on operational and compliance audits, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, assessing the accuracy of amounts billed through MEAG Power's joint venture relationship agreements, compliance with organization's policies and procedures, and reviewing financial and other related information.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and reporting on operational audits, performing design and operating effectiveness tests of internal controls.
• Assist in developing communications of internal audit results, including observations, risk implications, and root-cause based recommendations to achieve process improvements.
• Assist in cost-sharing reviews of MEAG Power's joint venture relationship agreements, including gathering evidence to support amounts incorrectly billed to MEAG Power.
• Assist in reviewing bond offering documentation and performing quality reviews of financial information prior to being released to the public.
• Assist in evaluating the adequacy of management action and remediation plans to address organizational risks resulting from engagement reports and/or risk assessments.
• Work comfortably in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
• Represent Internal Audit on cross-functional project teams and with external parties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Pursue and maintain relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) and complete continuing professional education (CPE) to sustain technical proficiency in accordance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.

Education Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• CIA/CPA/CFE/CISA or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Experience

• Up to three years of experience in internal auditing, internal controls evaluation, external auditing, accounting, finance, risk management, or a related field, is required.

Required Skills

• Knowledge/application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards
• Working knowledge of internal controls framework (e.g., COSO).
• Design and operating effectiveness testing methodology and sampling methodology.
• High degree of maturity and integrity to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
• Technical ability to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
• Ability to perform data analytics, ability to analyze large datasets, comfortable using Excel, SQL and Access databases.
• Intermediate knowledge of internal and/or external audit, internal controls testing, and risk management.
• Team player with strong verbal and written communications, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

MEAG Power offers a competitive benefits package including;

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out Incentives
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs
• Vacation and Sick days
• 10 paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July)
• Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service)
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match contributions
• 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
• A Defined Benefit Plan (Pension)
• Vacation Purchase Program

MEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.