Auditor II | Audit Team

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

Auditor II | Audit Team is a key member of the Audit Services team, responsible for planning and performing a variety of Financial and Operational audits under guidance from senior auditors or the supervisor and in accordance with GAAS, IIA, and ISACA standards. 

What your day would be like:

• Perform and document audit procedures, evaluate risks and controls, and prepare findings and control-based recommendations.
• Assist with SOX control testing.
• Assist in the annual audit planning process.
• Under supervision, lead a variety of operational and financial audits and advisory engagements.
• Under supervision, contribute to and perform data analytics procedures leveraging tools like Microsoft Power BI to expand audit coverage.
• Maintain consistent and clear communication including communication of findings and recommendations to senior auditors and the supervisor.
• Under supervision, develop financial and operational audit plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor with Company business units.
• Under guidance from senior auditors and supervisor, interacts with Company management.

*Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Minimum Requirements

Auditor II | Audit Team

• BS degree in Accounting, Business or Computer Science or related field
• AND two (2) years of audit experience, or equivalent.
• MBA, CPA, CIA or CISA certification preferred.

 

Major Accountabilities

1) Under close supervision, plan and conduct routine audits and reviews to provide an independent verification and evaluation of the Company's operations.

2) Critically assess routine issues and formulate recommendations to properly safeguard

3) Company assets and improve operations, under close supervision.

4) Interact with senior auditors and supervisor to clearly communicate issues and/or concerns.

5) Maintain a positive attitude and even temperament to promote teamwork and cooperation.

6) Comply with GAAP, GAAS, IIA standards and Company procedures to ensure objectivity, independence and professionalism of audits.

7) Under the direction of senior auditors, may Interview management and staff of the auditees to learn their processes and formulate risk assessments of what will require significant coverage in the audit.

• Document the processes in a flowchart or written report, and confirm understanding with the auditee.

8) Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new and changing regulations that may impact work.

9) May audit and evaluate risk for information systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy and security. Determine and recommend improvements in current risk management controls and implementation of system changes or upgrades.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for al