Senior Internal Auditor

Overview

The Senior Internal Auditor works with all functional areas within C Spire, while maintaining independent objectivity. The incumbent will proactively analyze operations, spending and processes to ensure resources and assets are being utilized effectively and efficiently to meet Company objectives, as well as identify opportunities to automate manual processes that will scale with the Company, communicate findings, exceptions, and identified areas for improvement to management and track timely remediation.

The Senior Internal Auditor is a valued business partner by assisting the Company in achieving Operational Excellence through simplification, standardization, efficiency, stewardship, redundancy, and identifying problems at the root.

Responsibilities

· Perform risk assessments and develop audit plans, programs, and procedures.

· Conduct operational and financial compliance audits in accordance with GAAS, GAAP, and Company policies and procedures to proactively identify opportunities where controls and operations can be cost-effectively enhanced.

· Evaluate the adequacy, consistency, integrity, and reliability of operating information and internal controls.

· Extract/import/analyze data from various systems including Oracle, CRM, Prime, Commissions, Omnia, and other information systems.

· Evaluate all facets of capital and operational spending to ensure good stewardship.

· Analyze data and summarize findings for users and management.

· Prepare audit work papers and written audit comments and recommendations for improvement.

· Create and compile audit reports and analytical information.

· Facilitate the continuous improvement of business processes and internal controls and the remediation of internal control deficiencies.

· Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· REQUIRED

o Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or business-related curriculum required.

o At least three years of relevant accounting, finance or audit experience required, focusing on the financial, operational, and compliance areas of an organization.

o A strong commitment to ethics and exemplary integrity are mandatory.

o A knowledge of audit methodologies, business processes, and internal controls required.

o Critical independent judgment skills and the ability to analyze complex processes are required.

o Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a positive attitude, and a proactive mentality required.

o Must be able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, meet deadlines, strive to exceed expectations, and deliver results.

o Must have strong analytical mindset and be technology savvy.

o Must be computer literate including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· PREFERRED

o MBA or CPA, CIA, and/or CISA Business Certification or Certification Candidates preferred.

o Solid systems and internal auditing auditing preferred.

o Familiarity with C Spire systems and processes preferred.

o Telecommunications experience and/or a strong passion for technology a plus.

o Knowledge of Business Objects, SQL, and ACL audit query techniques a strong plus.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing computer screen. Must be able to travel on occasion (approximately 5-10% of schedule).

Note: This is a brief description of the Senior Internal Auditor’s responsibilities and is not limited to those described herein. Management retains the right to add, delete or modify any of these responsibilities at any time during employment. Rev. 10/2023