Senior or Lead Internal Auditor at Southwest Power Pool in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Description:

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities


• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance


• Relocation assistance


• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.


• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior or Lead Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. As a key contributor you will:

Be responsible for planning, directing, and executing audits to assess the efficiency of procedures and operational controls. Additionally, this person may be required to indirectly supervise the other professionals in the department when appropriate.

Essential Functions:

• Design and execute complex/large financial and operating audit programs to address relevant risk and audit assertions, with minimal guidance and supervision by the Principal Internal Auditor or Director, Internal Audit, making sure to follow the audit lifecycle


• Support the Principal Internal Auditor by coordinating external audit activities (e.g. SOC 1 audit) or in preparation/readiness reviews


• Collaborate in the completion of internal controls testing in support of management’s assertion for the SOC 1 controls audit


• Support the Principal Internal Auditor to ensure the completion of periodic operational and business process risk assessments


• Effectively communicate with and educate process owners on the importance of controls and an effective control environment


• Work with business process owners to create and maintain detailed documentation concerning internal controls


• Collaborate in the development of Internal Audit policies, procedures and processes, as required


• Collaborate with the Principal Internal Auditor in the risk analysis, preparation and execution of the annual audit plan


• Represents and leads completion of confidential management requested audits or investigations


• Design and execute reviews of company-wide projects


• Collaborate with the Director, Internal Audit and Principal Internal Auditor in the preparation of requests for proposals for needed outside services and in evaluating responses received


• Collaborate with the Director, Internal Audit and Principal Internal Auditor in the development of presentations to Management and the Oversight Committee of the SPP Board of Directors


• Provide oversight and mentoring of other department staff as necessary


• Manage work requirements and budget to meet assigned initiatives


• Establish and maintain a positive, professional working relationship with all employees


• Gain and maintain an understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work duties and responsibilities. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences, or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

To be successful as the Senior or Lead Internal Auditor, we're looking for a:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Business Administration or related field; or two (2) years of relevant job-related experience above experience requirements in lieu of degree requirement.


• Lead: Six years’ experience in progressively responsible auditing or similar analytical or compliance activity and direct or indirect supervisory or project management experience


• Senior: Four years’ experience in progressively responsible auditing or similar analytical or compliance activity


• Strong understanding of generally accepted auditing standards


• Strong skills in oral and written communication, coordination, organization, project management and facilitation


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Attention to detail


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to a fast-paced environment


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

Preferred: 

• Professional certification is desired, but not required; however, the successful candidate must be actively pursuing certification. Acceptable certifications include: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).


• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or Business Administration


• Knowledge of energy markets and electric reliability operations


• Experience auditing a public utility or experience auditing in a Regional Transmission Organization environment


• Controls audit and/or SOX audit experience

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement: 

• This position requires minimal (0--10%) travel.

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more: LINK

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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