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SalaryDate: Mar 7, 2024
Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002
Company: CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Internal Audit Team is an independent function that is responsible for providing assurance and advice to management. We aim to be a trusted business partner that proactively focuses on the highest risks of the organization to find problems before they find us. We are currently in a state of transition that brings an exciting opportunity to join a team of engaged and exemplary audit professionals. As a member of the Internal Audit team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn the business by collaborating with stakeholders across the enterprise to evaluate risks.
- Participate in a variety of financial, compliance, operational, process, internal control validations and other business reviews and investigations.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to establish a culture of engagement.
- Be part of a team that fosters an inclusive culture that focuses on the development of leaders.
Essential Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Manager of Internal Audit, the Auditor will be responsible for the following:
- Collaborate with key client stakeholders within a business function to evaluate risks and identify process improvement opportunities that are value added.
- Assist in planning and executing a variety of risk-based audit and advisory reviews.
- Document work performed to support results of the engagement including reviewing engagement team workpapers to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of work performed.
- Collaborate with key client stakeholders to promptly discuss and research resolutions for identified issues and observations.
- Draft audit deliverables, including audit scope and audit reports, in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
- Build and maintain key relationships with key stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
- Accountable for meeting deadlines, adhering to department and professional standards.
- Contribute to a diverse culture that encourages integrity, respect, accountability, and initiative.
- Assist Audit Management in the preparation of the annual audit plan in a manner that promotes continuous improvement and business culture.
- Other duties/investigations/special projects based on needs of the business.
Education Description
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Accounting, Finance or other business-related discipline is preferred.
Experience
- 1-3 year experience in audit, accounting, finance, quality assurance, compliance and/or operational business related disciplines.
- Public accounting and/or utility industry experience is a plus.
- SAP, IDEA, Tableau and TeamMate+ experience is a plus.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong verbal/written communication, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills
- Knowledge and understanding of risks and controls
- Ability to analyze data and draw appropriate conclusions
- Captures, organizes, and presents ideas, facts, data, etc., in a well-structured and concise manner
- Ability to show willingness to learn leveraging insights and data to support the internal audit plan through the identification of critical business areas and continually assessing risks and gap
- Ability to interact effectively with team and stakeholders
- Strong proficiency in MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques
We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 03/07/2024
Posting End Date: 03/28/2024
Posting Start Date: 03/07/2024
Posting End Date: 03/28/2024
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
