Our client is one of the leading utility companies in the Washington, DC Metro area.  They are looking for a Senior Level Internal Auditor to be a key member/lead of project teams involved in Internal Audits and special reviews. With a focus on the department's peak season, the position involves testing assigned SOX controls. In this role, you will lead reviews of business process controls, evaluating design, testing effectiveness, and assisting in identifying deficiencies. Some travel, approximately 10%, may be required.

Per our client contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for assigned projects.
• Lead walk-through meetings with business unit contacts to assess control design and gather necessary information for audit planning.
• Prepare risk assessment matrices documenting business objectives, key risks, and management controls, and develop plans to test key controls.
• Collaborate with business units to implement recommendations for enhancing internal controls, preventing fraud, and improving operating processes.
• Consult on policy and procedure changes, identifies exceptions, recommends solutions, and report issues to supervisors and management.
• Conduct control reviews on new processes and procedures and contribute to projects aimed at enhancing the control environment.
• Prepare and contribute weekly status reports for internal and external stakeholders on Internal Audit progress.
• Build relationships with management personnel, serving as a controls expert and consulting resource on control issues throughout the organization.
• Perform testing to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for assigned SOX cycles.
• Collaborate with control owners to understand identified issues and associated risks, working with the Finance Controls team for confirmation and clarification.
• Prepare deficiency memos for identified issues after confirmation with business units and the Finance Controls team.
• Consult on effective control design and implement value-added recommendations to strengthen internal controls, prevent fraud, and enhance operating processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, corporate accounting, or a related field required.
• CPA, CIA, or CFE certification preferred.
• Energy or utility experience desired.
• Proven technical understanding and command of accounting principles, audit techniques, risk management processes, and information technology.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas logically and concisely to diverse internal and external audiences at all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, persuasion, motivation, teamwork, and group influence.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving and root cause analysis, conceptualizing and analyzing multiple scenarios.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with a sense of personal responsibility and initiative.
• Ability to work independently, proactively identify improvement opportunities, and proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems or audit work paper software.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.:
1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.
2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard, we work smart and have quality time for family and "life."
3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.
4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

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