Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

As a Senior Internal Auditor at AES, you will lead and execute complex audit and advisory engagements with a high degree of independence, applying professional judgment and recognized internal auditing standards. You will evaluate financial controls, systems, and operational and digital processes to identify existing and emerging risks, control opportunities, and ways to strengthen business performance. This role contributes to the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts, helps develop practical risk mitigation solutions, and supports initiatives that enhance and protect organizational value. You will partner with stakeholders across the business, communicate clear and actionable insights, drive the timely resolution of audit issues, and support the growth and development of team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.

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, 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, status updates, emerging concerns, and results to stakeholders in a timely and constructive manner.
• Build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and support sustainable process improvements and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with audit team members and business partners throughout engagements, proactively sharing information and contributing to a positive, solutions-focused environment.
• Monitor remediation commitments and evaluate supporting evidence to determine whether identified risks have been appropriately addressed.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to team members to support their development and success.
• Contribute to annual risk assessments, audit planning activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and the enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, as applicable.
• Stay informed about industry developments, regulatory changes, emerging risks, data analytics, and evolving internal audit practices.
• Participate in special projects and advisory engagements that contribute to organizational objectives and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, operational processes, compliance, or a related area.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or an equivalent designation is preferred. Candidates actively pursuing certification are encouraged to apply.
• Experience within a Big 4 accounting firm, internal audit consulting practice, or a complex multinational organization is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and execute complex assignments while balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, with attention to detail and evidence quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate effectively across teams, value diverse perspectives, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, reviewing work, or supporting the development of others is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and audit, analytics, visualization, governance, risk, or compliance tools is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Typical travel is approximately 10% to 20% annually, though actual requirements may vary based on business needs and audit priorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

Pay

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $83,000 and $99,450 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes an annual bonus.