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Utilities Service, LLC Internal Audit Associate in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Internal Audit Associate
Pay : Salary
Benefits:
- Benefits Available and vary per position and location.
Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!
Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services for the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Over the years, diversification has opened vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation.
A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Description:
Responsible for assisting with individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan, which includes developing internal audit scope, performing internal audit procedures, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Audit procedures include obtaining an understanding of the business and supporting processes through interviews; documenting the process using narratives and flowcharts; confirming the process with business owners; creating test plans; performing testing of the process and related financial and operational controls; evaluating the test results; verifying test results with the business owner; documenting work performed and related discussions; coordinating the audit with Senior Internal Auditor; escalating findings, issues and project delays to Senior Internal Auditor; and communicating key issues to auditees.
In support of the Company’s compliance activities, candidate will assist in creating process flows; identify controls and conduct detailed testing of the company’s system of internal controls to allow management to make an assertion as to the effectiveness of the system of internal controls over financial reporting.
This position will also assist in the execution of special projects.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Assist in conducting comprehensive internal audit and/or review steps to evaluate the effectiveness of financial, operational, and compliance controls.
Assist in developing and executing risk-based audit plans, considering industry regulations, company policies, and best practices.
Assess and enhance internal control frameworks to mitigate potential risks and improve operational efficiency.
Discuss audit findings with Senior Internal Auditor and Audit Manager to verify facts and proactively communicate them to project managers.
Develop knowledge of business processes by providing assistance to the project manager, including development of audit programs, audit training materials, and tracking issues.
Responsible for assisting the Internal Audit team in maintaining the documentation System and/or shared drive, reviewing documentation, creating reports, tracking issues, and monitoring compliance.
Prepares workpapers utilizing guidelines to analyze the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policy and procedures.
Prioritize and assist in scheduling audit tests to be performed and interact with auditees to obtain necessary information.
Responsible for assisting in department administration, including timely report issuance, special projects, issue tracking and other duties as assigned.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes and identify areas for process improvement.
Perform thorough analysis of financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Draft elements of an audit report, highlighting findings, recommendations, and reasonable action plans for management review.
Stay up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to ensure audit processes remain current and effective.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience using: Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Outlook, Peoplesoft (preferable)
0-3 years of previous accounting, finance, or audit experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
CIA, CPA, CFE or actively pursuing a plus.
Pre-Screen
- Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
Travel Requirements
- Must be willing to travel to meet with clients.
Physical Requirements:
Rarely: walking, kneeling, squatting, crawling, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, climbing, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
Occasionally: standing, stooping, body twisting, gripping, reaching, range of motion, climbing stairs.
Frequently : sitting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, reading, hearing-speech range.
Constantly: seeing.
About Us:
As a full-service utility contractor, Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, and emergency storm work and logistical support. Asplundh is the parent company of Asplundh Infrastructure Group whose subsidiaries provide overhead and underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading and AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street lighting/traffic signal services. Asplundh also operates Rotor Blade Airborne Utilities Management, overhead electric distribution, and transmission lines using MD 500 helicopters.
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.