About the position
The Senior Auditor at NRG Energy, Inc. is responsible for providing independent and objective reviews of the effectiveness and efficiency of current processes and internal controls. This role aims to mitigate business risks that impact performance objectives and strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley.
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform audits by documenting and evaluating audit objectives, developing timetables and schedules, and preparing or adapting audit programs.
- Assume responsibility for the lead role in the completion of audit projects, which may involve leading a team of auditors, working individually, or participating under another lead auditor.
- Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Complete audit work papers and memoranda effectively through adequate documentation of audit tests, data analytics, observations, and recommendations.
- Prepare well-written and concise audit reports on the results of audits for review by the Director.
- Perform effectiveness testing and support on issues relating to Sarbanes-Oxley, internal controls, remediation assistance, and other compliance areas.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including listening and the ability to communicate with all levels of clients in both verbal and written form.
- Exhibit a high degree of ethics and strong business judgment while operating within NRG's published core values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of six years of Internal Audit and/or Big 4 experience.
- Working knowledge of internal control requirements, operational and financial activities, generally accepted accounting principles, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and accounting processes.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop sound solutions beyond generic recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- Minimum of one certification related to audit or accounting, e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA, CFA.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in using data analytics for all phases of audit.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Open office environment
- Some overtime required as special projects arise and near quarterly close periods
- Travel as needed
