KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and sustain relationships with audit clients across all levels of the company
• Thoroughly perform audit and advisory work and document workpapers to ensure conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards established by the IIA
• Focus on understanding the business and using that knowledge to assist in identifying and monitoring a variety of strategic, financial, operational and compliance risks
• Apply business acumen, including audit and analytical skills, in all aspects of the job
• Promote cooperation and foster teamwork to accomplish audit objectives 
• Manage time effectively, work efficiently and meet project deadlines and budget, including monitoring audit hours to assist in meeting departmental goals and metrics
• Participate in multiple audit projects, with minimal supervision
• Appropriately alert IA management of any challenges in meeting audit goals or objectives
• Use critical thinking skills to produce workable solutions to a range of problems and contribute new ideas to improve Internal Audit and other organizations
• Leverage technology, including AI, automation, and data analytics, in day-to-day audit work and continuously build skills to expand the effective use of these tools
• Participate in appropriate external organizations to obtain personal and professional training and development and to identify and share leading practices within the organization 

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree is required in one of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or similar
• Advanced degree is a plus
• It is expected that the applicant currently maintains or will begin the pursuit of at least one job-related certification within two years of entering the department.  Examples of job-related certifications include: Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Professional Engineer, Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner

Experience:

• 2+ years work experience with Southern Company or auditing experience (public accounting/consulting firm/internal audit) or other utility industry experience is required
• Strong technical abilities
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work successfully in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete routine work assignments

• Demonstrated ability to provide meaningful recommendations based on project results

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Effective project management skills, including managing time, developing a work plan, taking initiative, and analyzing data.
• Strong writing skills, including ability to adapt detailed written communication to an executive summary level
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability to use (or learn) data analytic tools (PowerBI, etc) and recognize opportunities for the use of these tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment as an individual contributor or independently with self confidence
• Ability to adapt to changing demands, multi-task, and manage competing priorities
• Understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance
• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's values of safety, unquestionable trust, superior performance and total commitment

Work Location: 

• Hybrid work environment.  It is expected that auditor will report to office 4 days per week (M-Th) and as needed upon request of management.  Schedule may change from time to time to accommodate stakeholder needs. 
• Atlanta is strongly preferred; Birmingham considered.