Staff Auditor - Internal Audit

FirstEnergy At A Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.  Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy Corp. includes one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems with more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

About the Opportunity

The Staff Auditor conducts financial, operational, or compliance audits, as well as performing SOX-related work. FirstEnergy’s Internal Audit department seeks to grow its organization in order to effectively provide assurance and advisory services to the business so it can meet its objectives.  

Candidates within the FE service territory desiring a fully remote work option will be considered; however, it is preferred the candidates are within driving distance of one of the two main reporting locations, the Corporate Office in Akron, OH or in Greensburg, PA for team meetings and collaboration, as needed. 

Other locations within the FE service territory (OH, PA, W VA, NJ, MD) will also
be considered.

This option is not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oregon or Washington at this time.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, executing, and reporting on financial, operational, and compliance audits related to accuracy of records, reliability of reporting, safeguarding of assets, support for external auditors, compliance with certain rules and regulations, compliance with internal policies, and audits in other areas as assigned, etc., to ensure completion of the annual Audit Plan.
• Executing design and operational effectiveness testing for SOX processes.
• Reviewing risks and supporting internal controls in accordance with internal auditing standards to provide assurance around compliance with laws and regulations and the integrity of the financial statements.
• Providing consulting services to business management on risk identification, and the effectiveness of the design of process and controls. Identifying internal control gaps in processes, controls or systems, and consulting with business management on appropriate remedial action.
  Coordinating with external auditors to complete process walkthroughs, preparing audit population, selecting appropriate samples, and performing control testing.
• Employing effective decision making in resolving issues and reaching satisfactory conclusions in a professional manner.
• Presenting and communicating project status and issues to Audit and Business Management.
  Actively seeking ways to add value within scope of assignments with a forward-thinking mindset
• Providing a high level of customer service, continuous support, and opportunities for proactive involvement of leadership and peers
• Maintaining a safe, compliant and ethical workplace. Focusing on teamwork by providing feedback, education, and encouragement to others

Qualifications include: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline is required.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Demonstrate growth in use of research techniques.
• Exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• In-depth understanding of applicable products and/or services and of customer needs and expectations.
• Utilize best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns.
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships.
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Desire to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results.
• Model active learning through continuing to develop breadth of knowledge, skills, and perspective.
• Some travel to company locations may be required (less than 10%). Occasional travel to other locations may also be required

Qualifications at the Auditor II level include all the above plus:
 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline is required.
• Minimum two years relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes internal auditin