Internal Auditor (Entry Level)

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Pay Grade

11*

Deadline to Apply: March 19, 2025

*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level

Position Summary

Performs internal audit activities designed to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of policies, procedures, standards, controls, performance, and objectives. Functions in an analytical capacity. Conducts test steps per the audit program to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of business processes.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts internal audits. 
• Identifies and evaluates the effectiveness of controls of business operations and related information systems. 
• Designs tests of controls. 
• Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, inefficiencies, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. 
• Prepares and presents formal oral and written reports on audit findings. 
• Inspects account books and accounting systems or information systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted accounting or information system procedures. 
• Examines records and interviews workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations. 
• Examines and evaluates financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity. 
• Evaluates whether the organization’s objectives are reflected in its management activities. 
• Documents understanding of processes in narratives and/or flowcharts. 
• Executes test steps per the audit program.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Basic understanding of auditing, accounting, business, or IT concepts.Demonstrates general knowledge of internal control and risk assessment concepts.Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.Effective written and oral communication skills.Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.Ability to understand the Audit Standards, Audit Governance, and Internal Control framework.Ability to manage task and responsibilities appropriately.Understand basic concept of risk and control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, or other related certification 
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of sampling techniques
• Knowledge of relevant audit standards and internal controls frameworks
• Awareness of process improvement methodologies
• Demonstrates experience with Process Mapping / Flowcharting

Competencies

Communicates EffectivelyActing as a Champion for ChangeActing with IntegrityDriving Continuous Improvement

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field OR proven working experience may be used in lieu of degree.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Occasionally work is performed outdoors, such as inventory observations or observations of field or plant operations.Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. Overnight travel may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified app