Audit Consultant - Corporate Services

Company: Duke Energy
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Position SummaryDuke Energy, the largest electric power holding company in the United States, is committed to making life better for millions of people every day brighter, more convenient, more comfortable, more efficient, more productive and more sustainable. At Duke Energy, youll find exciting roles, competitive compensation and benefits, recognition, growth opportunities and great work-life balance. Duke Energys Corporate Audit Services Department delivers world-class internal audit services that enable Duke Energy to achieve superior performance. You will work in high-performing teams that add value, drive effective risk management, enhance operational efficiency, and facilitate constructive change while also focusing on employee and professional development. The Audit Consultant - Corporate Services will serve as a member of the Corporate Audit Services Department of Duke Energy. This position will be based in Charlotte, NC. Travel will be required at approximately 10% and generally will not exceed 25%. This position will report administratively to an Audit Manager, but will work in a matrix environment for increased career growth and diversity. Responsibilities

• Work within a collaborative, team environment and contribute to the successful execution of operational and financial audits and consulting engagements, including delivering high quality audit documentation and audit deliverables
• Plan and execute risk-based audit assignments with minimal supervision, including oversight of the day-to-day activities of assigned audit staff personnel, where applicable
• Gather and analyze data, using reasoning and logic, and draw appropriate conclusions
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of processes with an appropriate level of professional skepticism
• Monitor and track the status of post-audit action plans and perform follow-up procedures to validate implementation and risk mitigation
• Build and maintain effective relationships with audit customers including various levels of management
• Participate in annual risk assessment processes, including the identification of key risks across the enterprise and development of the annual audit plan
• Exhibit a sense of urgency in completing assigned tasks for audits, initiatives and other department projects in accordance with prescribed milestones
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of matters impacting the energy industry and the companyBasic/Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors in business, accounting, or other business related field
  • Two (2) or more years of work experience related to the above degreesDesired Qualifications
    • Master's degree
    • Internal and/or external auditing experience, preferably from a large public accounting firm
    • Public accounting experience (Big Four / large regional) - Holds or is working towards CPA or other certification (e.g., CIA, CFE, Six Sigma)
    • Holds an advanced degree, such as an MBA or Master of Accounting
    • Utilities/energy industry experience
    • Written and oral communication skills with ability to tailor messages for a variety of levels of management
    • Resourcefulness when managing through ambiguity, including complex audit projects
    • Ability to work Independent and balance multiple projects
    • Ability to identify and assess risks and impacts and develop and manage the scope of audits accordingly
    • Acknowledgement of customer needs and expectations and ability to adjust tasks accordingly to add value to the business - Project management and supervisory experience
    • Data analytics experienceLI-RB1Travel Requirements5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPosting Expiration DateMonday, February 3, 2020All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.We are one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, supplying and delivering electricity to approximately 7.4 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 52,700 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida and natural gas distribution services serving more than 1.5 million customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Our commercial and international businesses own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a portfolio of renewable energy assets.Regardless of your skill set or specific interest, we're looking for the best and brightest talent in the industry. Our people make us great - and we're always looking for more. Find your career path today at Duke Energy, where it's more than a career - it's a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Duke Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the laws set forth in the Department of Labor EEO Poster and Supplement.

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