Auditor

About the role

CenterPoint Energy is seeking an Auditor to participate in and lead a variety of internal audit assignments and projects under the direction of the Audit Manager.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and leads engagements for risk control assessments, financial audits, operational audits, construction audits, contractor and vendor audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews, internal control validations and other management requested projects
• Engages in discussions with audit team and audit customer regarding business objectives, risks, and management's control structure
• Develops efficient and effective audit objectives, audit programs and testing procedures, as required, for assigned engagements
• Develops accurate and complete audit workpapers that adequately support audit observations and documents work performed
• Reviews audit workpapers of engagement team to ensure accuracy and completeness of work performed
• Prepares audit points summarizing audit observations and recommendations
• Discusses observations noted with the Audit Client in a timely manner
• Produces and communicates status of audit work with team members and managers relative to milestones, observations noted, and client acceptance
• Drafts and completes audit reports in a timely manner
• Utilizes automated analysis tools to streamline departmental efficiency and enhance audit coverage
• Assesses financial statement risk related to business objectives and determine if sufficient controls are in place
• Assists the Audit Manager in the preparation of the annual audit plan
• Develops Audit Staff using such skills and tools as regular feedback and performance discussions, coaching and counseling
• Keeps abreast of accounting, legal and regulatory issues relating to a variety of information technology, industry, financial, communication, safety, human resources and other areas associated with company functions. Provide communication to other department members to establish a broader knowledge base amongst all team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related discipline and a minimum of 12 semester hours in Accounting
• Minimum of three (3) years of audit experience
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as lead auditor

Qualifications

• Public accounting and/or utility industry experience is preferred
• Risk based audit or top-tier public accounting experience preferred
• SAP R/3 software experience preferred
• CPA and/or CIA certification(s) preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Schedule

Full Time