Internal Auditor - Internal Audit

Job Opportunity At Firstenergy

FirstEnergy at a Glance : We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better, and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE : FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity : This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. at one of the two main reporting locations, the Corporate Office in Akron, OH or in Greensburg, PA. Auditor IV conducts financial, operational, construction, or compliance audits, as well as performing SOX-related work. FirstEnergy's Internal Audit department seeks to grow its organization to effectively provide assurance and advisory services to the business so it can meet its objectives. This position is primarily an operational auditor reporting to the Manager, Operations & Compliance Auditing.

Responsibilities :

• Planning, executing, and reporting on financial, operational, and compliance audits related to accuracy of records, reliability of reporting, safeguarding of assets, support for external auditors, compliance with certain rules and regulations, compliance with internal policies, and audits in other areas as assigned, etc., to ensure completion of the annual Audit Plan.
• Executing design and operational effectiveness testing for SOX processes.
• Reviewing risks and supporting internal controls in accordance with internal auditing standards to provide assurance around compliance with laws and regulations and the integrity of the financial statements.
• Providing consulting services to business management on risk identification, and the effectiveness of the design of process and controls.
• Identifying internal control gaps in processes, controls or systems, and consulting with business management on appropriate remedial action.
• Coordinating with external auditors to complete process walkthroughs, preparing audit population, selecting appropriate samples, and performing control testing.
• Employing effective decision making in resolving issues and reaching satisfactory conclusions in a professional manner.
• Presenting and communicating project status and issues to Audit and Business Management. Identifying problems and assisting with problem resolution.
• Leading meetings and ensuring appropriate follow-up action is taken.
• Understanding and documenting business processes independently.
• Actively seeking ways to add value within scope of assignments with a forward-thinking mindset.
• Providing a high level of customer service, continuous support, and opportunities for proactive involvement of leadership and peers.
• Maintaining a safe, compliant and ethical workplace benchmarking best practices.
• Managing projects to be on time and within scope. Ability to manage multiple commitments / tasks.
• Focusing on teamwork by providing feedback, education, and encouragement to others.

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting