Internal Auditor

Duties:

Responsible for participating in assigned audits by evaluating and assessing American Water's (AW) risks/controls on the basis of an integrated control framework model to assure: 1) the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, 2) the reliability of financial reporting, 3) compliance with laws and regulations, and 4) the safeguarding of company assets. Also responsible for assisting with select compliance activities related to the company's code of ethics.

Assess risks/controls from an integrated business control framework (COSO and/or COBIT) and established enterprise risk management processes and works with management to mitigate risks.

Evaluates control systems currently existing in AW and works on assigned projects and develops risk/control assessments based on project objectives and expectations.

Supports risk/control awareness and self-assessment throughout AW.

Involvement in assurance or consultative activities within information technology processes and mechanisms.

Responsibility for conducting selected audits/projects in the field on a day-to-day basis ensuring quality results.

Responsible for assisting with Sarbanes Oxley testing activities.

Evaluates processes and internal controls and works collaboratively with management to identify actions needed. This requires understanding expectations of the IA Manager and Senior IA staff in conducting work. Also involves open and constructive communication.

Assists IA Senior or Manager with coordination and planning on a project basis.

Assist IA Senior or Manager with issue resolution on project-related items and adapts appropriately to situations encountered, seeking advice or help where needed. Keep IA Senior or Manager sufficiently advised of progress and issues.

Provide support in the conduct of compliance activities related to the company's code of ethics.

Support development of draft report for department projects.

Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Understanding of process evaluation and review.

Strong analytical, systemic and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in teams or effectively work independently.

Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functionalities (i.e. pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.)

Prior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus.

Project management experience or skills a plus.

Prior experience working in the utility industry a plus

Sarbanes Oxley controls testing

ERP/CRM systems such as SAP, Hyperion, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics

Required basic to intermediate understanding of

audit theory, planning, testing, and reporting concepts

SOX compliance evaluation and testing

risks/controls assessment from an integrated business control framework, such as COSO and COBiT (IT governance framework and supporting toolset)

ERP, CRM, fixed asset, and financial consolidation systems