Senior Internal Auditor
About the role
AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with 8,300 employees across 12 countries, ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, and a thirteen-time World’s Most Ethical Company (2026). AES fosters a strong workplace culture, recognized in Great Place to Work™ rankings, and is a seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards. We are seeking a collaborative, analytical, and detail‑oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. In this role you will plan and execute risk‑based operational audits and advisory reviews, assess control design and effectiveness, and translate complex analyses into meaningful business insights that support informed decision‑making. The position is hybrid, requiring regular office work and preferably based in Salt Lake City, UT; Louisville, CO; Indianapolis, IN; or Houston, TX, with domestic and international travel of approximately 10%–20% annually.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute comprehensive, risk-based audits of operational processes, including scoping, risk assessment, audit program development, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of operational, financial, compliance, technology-enabled, and risk management controls.
- Identify root causes, assess business impact, and partner with management to develop practical, value-driven, and risk-based recommendations.
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported workpapers, findings, and reports that meet internal quality standards and professional auditing requirements.
- Communicate audit objectives, progress updates, emerging risks, and results to stakeholders in a timely, transparent, and constructive manner.