Senior Internal Auditor
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position resides within the Internal Audit department (a shared service function) of Southern Company. This position will be responsible for conducting and leading routine, medium and high-risk audits, or advisory reviews of areas within Southern Company Gas, a subsidiary of Southern Company. This includes review of areas within Gas Pipeline Safety, Distribution, Customer Service, Marketing, Supply Chain, Accounting / Finance / Treasury, and other operational functional areas. This position will also lead or assist with investigative or other projects in accordance with audit policies, standards, and practices and Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) standards. The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver audits, alongside a team of experienced auditors. The auditor will seek input and support from management, primarily during planning, addressing findings, and when results are communicated.
You must be willing to work onsite 4 days per week at Southern Company HQ (30 Ivan Allen) in Atlanta. It is expected that the successful candidate can travel to Southern GAS HQ or other Gas facilities, when needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and sustain relationships with audit clients across all levels of the company
- Thoroughly perform audit and advisory work and document workpapers to ensure conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards established by the IIA
- Focus on understanding the business and using that knowledge to assist in identifying and monitoring a variety of strategic, financial, operational and compliance risks
- Apply business acumen, including audit and analytical skills, in all aspects of the job
- Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to gain insights into business practices and identify areas for improvement
- Promote cooperation and foster teamwork to accomplish audit objectives
- Manage time effectively, work efficiently and meet project deadlines and budget, including monitoring audit hours to assist in meeting departmental goals and metrics
- Participate in multiple audit projects, with minimal supervision
- Appropriately alert IA management of any challenges in meeting audit goals or objectives
- Use critical thinking skills to produce workable solutions to a range of problems and contribute innovative ideas to improve Internal Audit and other organizations
- Participate in appropriate external organizations to obtain personal and professional training and development and to identify and share leading practices within the organization
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree is required in one of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or similar required
+ Advanced degree is a plus
- Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience (ie; Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Utility, Internal Controls, Compliance)
- Ability to adapt to changing demands, multi-task, and manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to independently complete routine work assignments
- Effective project management skills, including managing time, developing a work plan, taking initiative, and analyzing data.
- Understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance
- It is expected that the applicant currently maintains or will begin the pursuit of at least one job-related certification within two years of entering the department. Examples of job-related certifications include Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Professional Engineer, Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner
Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong technical abilities
+ Demonstrated proficiency in Power BI and/or Tableau for business intelligence and data visualization is required for this role. This involves connecting to multiple data sources, transforming data, and creating visual reports that help in decision-making
+ Advanced skills in Excel for data manipulation and analysis. This includes using pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced functions to analyze large datasets and present findings clearly
+ Proficient computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, TEAMs, SharePoint).
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work successfully in a team setting
- Ability to work in a team environment as an individual contributor or independently with self confidence
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide meaningful recommendations based on project results
- Strong writing skills, including ability to adapt detailed written communication to an executive summary level
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's values of safety first, intentional inclusion, act with integrity, and superior performance.
Work Location:
- Hybrid work environment. It is expected that auditor will report to office weekly and as needed upon request of management. Schedule may change from time to time to accommodate stakeholder needs.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 12947
Job Category: Accounting & Auditing
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
