INTERNAL AUDITOR (47.24)
Company: American States Water
Location: San Dimas
Posted on: November 11, 2024
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Job Description:
Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned
water utilities in the United States. We have been all about water
for more than 80 years. Our team of professionals delivers
reliable, quality water and great service to customers in 75
communities across California.
POSITION DEFINITION: Internal Auditor
The incumbent in this position has responsibilities for analyzing
and gathering data for internal audit; researching regulations,
Company's policies and standards; assisting in the development of
recommendations; and communicating results to the respective
stakeholders. The Internal Auditor performs reviews to ensure
compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws and
regulations which could have a significant impact on the company's
operations, determines whether the respective business units are in
compliance, and suggests improvements where required.
The Internal Auditor is part of a professional team that execute
financial, operational and other internal audit projects to promote
and ensure a strong financial and business control environment of
the company. Subsequently, the incumbent in this position brings
extensive financial and operational audit experience to perform a
mix of operational audits, financial audits, and SOX work. The
individual in this position also has experience in testing,
measuring and evaluating of internal controls; auditing of
policies, procedures, practices; maintaining risk and control
documentation; process improvement; drafting reports; and working
on ad hoc projects on request.
Accountability: The incumbent works in an environment of routinely
sensitive and confidential issues; therefore, the person in this
position must have the ability to achieve policy objectives with
respect to fair and equitable treatment, including accountability
for confidentiality of information. As a responsible professional,
the incumbent must work independently and exercise initiative and
judgment in the performance of the core job responsibilities of
this position. The Internal Auditor is responsible for reviewing
compliance with the company's guidelines for ethical business
conduct.
The Internal Auditor is accountable to both the SOX Compliance
Supervisor and the Internal Audit Manager in identifying areas of
risks and opportunities in order to improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of auditees' business processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
--- Supports the team on a wide variety of internal audits:
financial, operational, information technology, environmental,
management reviews, management advisory services, and special
projects
--- Gathers and analyzes data through a variety of methods
including interviews, financial research, downloads, etc.
--- Assists in documenting and testing company's ongoing compliance
with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
--- Performs audits through and around the J.D. Edwards One World
system and Customer Care and Billing (CCB) System
--- Responsible for completion of individual audit projects,
including development and completion of audit programs, performance
of fieldwork, preparation of working papers, clearing audit
comments, draft recommendations and draft reports with minimal
supervision.
--- Assists in development and completion of audit programs,
performance of field work and preparation of working papers, audit
comments and recommendations
--- Provides support to the company's public accountants as
necessary
--- Prepares comprehensive working papers in accordance with
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
--- Researches and understands current standards of auditing
practices
--- Works under direction of SOX Compliance Supervisor or Internal
Audit Manager
--- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
--- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or closely
related discipline
--- A minimum of three years of audit experience, preferably within
a publicly traded company, a public accounting firm, or a public/
private mix, is required
--- Professional certification as CPA, CIA, or advanced degree
preferred
--- If not a CPA or CIA, actively seeking to attain
certification
--- Proficient with Microsoft Office Products software
(Word/Excel/Access) is required.
--- Experience with the JD Edwards accounting software
preferred
--- SOX experience is required
Competencies:
--- Strong oral and written communication skills; analytical and
project management skills
--- Flexibility to handle multiple assignments
--- Ability to meet established deadlines
--- Demonstrated problem identification and solution skills
--- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and
cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic
and educational backgrounds
--- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace,
follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate
safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate
supervisor
--- Risk analysis and control assessment techniques
--- Identifying types of controls
--- Keeping up to date with industry and regulatory changes and
professional standards
--- General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) as well as Internal
Audit Standards
--- Ethics and Fraud
--- Enterprise risk management
The position will require approximately 20% travel out-of-town;
local travel to field offices is frequent.
Qualities of a Successful Internal Auditor
--- Trustworthy; strong personal integrity
--- Demonstrates strong level accountability and ownership
--- Executes with discipline and urgency
--- Demonstrated negotiating skills
--- Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid
presentation skills
--- Collaborative/Team oriented
--- Emotional Maturity
--- Exhibits professionalism with internal and external
contacts
--- Organized with strong attention to detail and time management
skills
--- Data analysis skills including ability to use advanced features
of Excel (pivot tables, graphs, charts)
--- High degree of initiative; self-starter
The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be
construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or
competencies associated with this job.
May include but not limited to travel to other Company facilities,
standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or
pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting,
typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking
and listening for extended periods of time.
BENEFITS
Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and
resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.
Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the
Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees
and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick
time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our
employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement
plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement
plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state
specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual
starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific
skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other
job related factors.
The responsibilities of this position will involve access to
information that may be considered confidential, private and
sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be
required to both allow and pass a background check.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals
with special needs to perform the essential functions.
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