Senior Internal Auditor

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing audits to evaluate internal controls and compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, regulations, corporate policies, and procedures. Work performed will focus on financial, IT, and operational processes. Other duties include identifying process gaps or inefficiencies and recommending solutions that may lead to standardized and improved processes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs risk-based internal audits to evaluate internal controls and compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, regulations, corporate policies, and procedures. This includes the following participating in the establishment of annual audit objectives, risk assessment, and scoping; reviewing process narratives and other supporting documentation; conducting walkthroughs; selecting and requesting audit samples; performing audit test procedures; and drafting findings and recommendations.
• Conducts periodic compliance assessments through testing of internal controls over financial reporting, including business process and IT general controls, to ensure financial statements are stated in accordance with US GAAP and relevant regulations.
• Prepares high-quality and timely control documentation and related reports, including audit findings and recommendations to management and other pertinent stakeholders for improvements with corrective action plan as required.
• Follows up on engagement findings and corrective actions and reports periodically to the appropriate parties any corrective actions not implemented effectively or timely.
• Evaluates and provides recommendations to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability of the company’s processes, information systems, and underlying internal control environment.
• Works with management and other pertinent stakeholders to ensure that internal controls are adequate, and that process improvements and efficiencies recommended will mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and improve organizational performance.
• Maintains key business processes for internal audit purposes by documenting through narratives, flowcharts, and matrices. This includes revisiting and updating all relevant documentation at least annually.
• Serves as a technical resource on internal control matters, including development, refinement, and documentation of internal controls.
• Collaborates with process owners and others to build knowledge and understanding of internal controls.
• Develops, implements, and trains process owners to meet internal control standards.
• Stays current on changes in internal control requirements, energy industry, and regulatory environment and their impact on the company.
  
  
  

OTHER FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all safety rules and cooperates in the fullest in the promotion of safety and safe work habits, to include the reporting of any unsafe conditions or acts. Maintains all EH&S training on a current basis.
• Complies with all applicable Hawaii Gas policies and procedures.
• Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner; performs housekeeping duties as required and/or instructed. Works in a safe and responsible manner.
• Performs all other related duties as instructed by supervisor/manager.
  
  
  

Required Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field.
• 2-3 years demonstrated auditing and/or internal control experience.
  
  
  

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience

• Audit experience working in a CPA firm or internal audit function.
• MBA or Master’s in Accounting.
• Knowledge of utility, natural gas, or energy industry.
  
  
  

Preferred Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent.