Associate Internal Auditor (m/w/d)

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing internal audit team. Our Associate Internal Auditor has the responsibility to perform, or assist in performing, audits or other assigned tasks throughout all areas of the Eversource system. The types of audits include financial, operational, and environmental. Other job duties may include consulting and investigative assignments. This position also interfaces with many levels of Eversource management.

The role is based in Berlin, CT.

Essential Functions

• Under the guidance of the Manager-Internal Audit or other senior level Auditors, the Associate Internal Auditor carries out the following primary duties, with a level of supervision given their experience and ability.
• Financial, operational, and information system audits and consulting assignments or investigations of potentially fraudulent activities.
• Appraisals of systems, functions, policies, procedures, and activities, to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and the adequacy of internal control.
• Develops documentation of existing internal controls over the financial, operational, and information systems activities of the department or areas under audit. Identifies and evaluates key control points.
• Assists with audit scope and objective development. Discusses scope, objectives, timing, and reporting process with Internal Audit and client management.
• Develops and implements, or participates in the development and implementation of, the audit program and associated audit testing techniques.
• Conducts interviews with all levels of management and gathers and reviews pertinent data to obtain information relevant to the audit.
• Performs and documents compliance and substantive audit tests as detailed in the audit program.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of procedures and internal controls (both manual and electronic) over the area under audit. Also, comments, where appropriate, on the quality of performance relating to the activities under audit.
• Supports the development of audit findings and presents such findings and recommendations for corrective action to appropriate management personnel at closing conference meetings.
• Assists with preparing the audit report to senior management on assigned projects.
• Participates on various Company or key departmental task forces, committees, special studies, or projects as assigned.
• All work is conducted in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, the Internal Audit Department Charter, and the Internal Audit Department Manual.
• Auditors are expected to demonstrate high ethical standards, maintain an appropriate degree of objectivity, and protect the confidentiality of persons and information.

Technical Knowledge/Skills

• Working knowledge of internal control systems and auditing/ consulting concepts, techniques, and principles.
• Working knowledge of fraud concepts.
• Working knowledge of basic data analytic concepts and the ability to implement the concepts in assigned work.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Basic knowledge of Eversource's functional responsibilities, business systems, internal controls, pertinent policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Ability to document audit work in a clear and organized manner.

Education

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. A business-related degree is preferred; however, nonbusiness degrees (environmental studies, engineering, liberal arts, computer science, environmental science, data science) may be considered to provide the Internal Audit department with a mix of perspective.
• Progress toward or attainment of an advanced degree (i.e., Master of Business Administration - MBA) is desirable.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant auditing and/or accounting experience is required. Experience that includes a combination of internal auditing for an accounting firm and within private industry preferred. A highly credible individual with unquestionable ethics and integrity required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Progress toward or attainment of certification in an auditing-related discipline (Certified Internal Auditor - CIA, Certified Public Accounting - CPA, Certified Professional Environmental Auditor – CPEA) is desirable.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, and general movement throughout the office area.
• Flexibility to travel within our service territory to perform assignments
• Must be able to work emergency storm assignments as required.
• Our hybrid schedule is 90 days in the office and then move to hybrid flexible schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position starts at $62,890.00 to $69,880.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.