Internal Auditor III

About the position

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. Are you looking for a fantastic career at Essential? We have a great opportunity for an Internal Auditor III, under the direction of the Manager, Internal Audit. The Internal Auditor III will be a key team member in the performance of our risk-based operational auditing program driving value for our Company. Executes audits in accordance with our annual operational audit plan. Determines the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and controls which results in proposed improvements. Assures that major risks are adequately controlled, and assets are safeguarded. Evaluates compliance to policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations. Prepares clear, accurate, and well-organized audit documentation that appropriately evidences the work performed. Develops the audit report including impactful audit opportunities and improvements. Manages the operational audit opportunities follow-up process, which requires communication with the owners of the management action plans and evaluation of actions they took to address the identified risks. Will help to build our data analytics capabilities. Assists in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing of financial and IT controls. Aids in fraud related investigations. Gathers data and prepares and reviews findings with management. Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Executes audits in accordance with the annual operational audit plan.
• Determines the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and controls.
• Assures that major risks are adequately controlled and assets are safeguarded.
• Evaluates compliance to policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Prepares clear, accurate, and well-organized audit documentation.
• Develops the audit report including impactful audit opportunities and improvements.
• Manages the operational audit opportunities follow-up process.
• Helps to build data analytics capabilities.
• Assists in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing of financial and IT controls.
• Aids in fraud related investigations.
• Gathers data and prepares and reviews findings with management.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, or other certification is helpful.
• A minimum of four years of audit experience.
• Experience working with SAP and data analytics tools is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong data analytics and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to plan for and work under deadline.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
• Commitment to career growth opportunities.