Senior Auditor

The Senior Auditor is responsible for helping Internal Audit management maintain an independent, objective assurance and consulting function designed to add value and improve the Company’s operations. This position works independently with minimal oversight, executing complex engagements, lead less experienced staff, and assist in department planning, training, and other events as needed.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

This position does not have direct accountability for people or budgets.  The position communicates frequently with department heads, professional level employees, and external auditors.

QUALIFICATIONS

There are clear precedents and practices which the individual uses as guidelines to determine how this job is performed. This position requires four to seven years of relevant work experience in internal or external audit, accounting, or construction, environmental, health and safety, or utility operations audit and a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university. The individual should also demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Proven leadership and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both speech and writing
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or other relevant certification required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple assignments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Travel four to six weeks annually, depending on business requirements Sarbanes-Oxley experience and proficiency with ACL and/or TeamMate preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan,  develop,  and  execute  complex  financial  and  operational  reviews/audits  following  a systematic, disciplined approach
• Conduct  interviews  for  the  purpose  of  understanding  and  evaluating  business  processes  to assess the adequacy of internal controls
• Document audit procedures performed and other required work papers in a clear, concise, and organized manner
• Communicate audit findings to key personnel and follow-up on management’s plan to resolve issues
• Draft written audit reports that document audit procedures and findings in an accurate, concise and unbiased manner
• Operate independently with minimal supervision and provide unbiased counsel
• Review work papers and provide appropriate feedback to fellow auditors as assigned
• Demonstrate the ability to develop, motivate and lead less experienced staff members
• Assist  in  onboarding  and  acclimating  of  new  staff  members  to  departmental  and  Company standards and cultures
• Help organize and/or lead department training, presentations, events, to help build teamwork and improve department skillsets
• Maintain technical proficiencies, such as accounting and auditing standards
• Participate in development and prioritization of the annual audit plan, quality assurance and improvement plan, and other team efforts
• Coordinate work with external auditors as needed
• Proactively  identify  engagement  opportunities  via  management  request  or  by  identifying previously unforeseen risk
• Help promote, network, or advertise department capabilities to procure additional engagements
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk-based audit programs and testing procedures
• Conduct fraud investigations effectively using appropriate discretion, as required
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SALARY DETAILS:

Las Vegas: $92,000 - $138,000

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.

Salary : $92,000 - $138,000