Internal Audit Manager

About the role

Manages the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan for the area of responsibility, as defined by the VP, General Auditor and Chief Regulatory Compliance Officer (VP Audit).

Responsibilities

• Independently performs risk assessments and complex, non-routine audits of operational, financial and compliance functions.
• Manages and reviews the work performed by staff auditors or third party contractors and is responsible for managing timely completion of the overall audit plan.
• Reports audit plan status and audit results to the VP Audit, Senior Management and the Audit Committee.
• Provides advice to Senior Management and Audit Committee, and technical guidance to the audit staff.
• Performs work paper quality assurance reviews, as appropriate, and follows up on all management action plans to ensure timely implementation.
• Responds to special management requests and manages key stakeholder relationships.
• Oversees the NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) Compliance Internal Controls Program.
• Reviews and appraises the adequacy and effectiveness of reliability compliance controls and procedures, and assesses the accuracy and timeliness of compliance documentation generation.
• Conducts and directs testing and ongoing monitoring of reliability compliance controls to ensure ongoing compliance with Reliability Standards.
• Compiles and issues reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Auditing, Management or related field from an accredited institution.
• Advanced degree desirable.
• Ten years of experience in auditing and internal controls with five years of experience related to the utility industry along with five years of departmental leader/manager experience.
• Specific experience related to NERC Reliability Standards is highly desirable.
• CPA, CIA or related professional designation.