Sr. Internal Auditor

Overview

Conduct risk-based internal audits to ensure compliance, accurate reporting, and effective controls.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• audit planning
• fieldwork
• audit reporting
• stakeholder communication
• team training

Tasks

-Establishes working relationships across functions throughout audits/projects. Manage competing interests as needed. -Assess risks and controls following internal audit industry standards and AW IA procedures. -Independently propose recommendations that support AW strategies and objectives. -Train junior team members to ensure team productivity. -the safeguarding of company assets. -Collaborate with and influence stakeholders through effective communication of audit/project observations and recommendations to reduce risk and enhance controls. -Serve as an internal representative for AW IA within your areas of expertise. -Ensure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, cost effective and professional. -Conduct risk-based audits/projects and audit teams, ensuring quality and timely audit deliverables. This includes coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit/project reports, and issue resolution.

Requirements

• sap
• alteryx
• microsoft excel
• bachelor’s degree
• cia
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Problem solving and project management -Excellent written and oral communication skills. -compliance with laws and regulations, -Up to 5% travel within the United States, usually scheduled with advance notice. -AuditBoard, SAP, PowerPlan, Oracle, and Alteryx knowledge are a plus. -reliability of financial reporting, -Complete understanding of process evaluation and audit including planning, testing, and reporting. -Water, utility or regulated industry experience is desired. -Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making. -Minimum of five (5) years overall business experience, of which a minimum of three (3) years within audit, compliance, and/or risk related fields is required. -Prior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functionalities. -Risk, compliance, and controls awareness -Communication with and exposure to all areas within AW (Operations, Compliance, IT, Finance) and levels (front-line employees, senior leaders, Board) -Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree is a plus. -Analytical - use data to drive actionable insights -Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other related audit, compliance, or risk designation preferred. Interest in pursuing and obtaining a relevant professional certification desired. Other professional certification(s), licensure, or advanced degree are a plus. -Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and risks/controls assessment following an integrated business controls framework. -Knowledge of IT auditing concepts and frameworks a plus. -Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to multiple projects while working as part of a team and/or independently.

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Benefits

-Hybrid, in Camden, NJ office 3 days a week

About American Water

-Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water. -Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities. -Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities. -Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges. -A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

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