LCEC: Senior Internal Auditor

JOB TITLE: Location:North Fort Myers, FL Work hours: Mon thru Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 230,000 customers throughout a five county service territory located in Southwest Florida.

We employ approximately 400 skilled employees and are one of more than 750 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States.

LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary:The will lead and execute operational and financial audit projects.

Critical to this role is the ability to understand risk, participate in audit planning, perform audit procedures and tests as well in addition to converting observations and test results into appropriate recommendations for the business.

This position is a growth opportunity with high visibility and exposure to all areas of the organization.

Position Responsibilities: Execute audit lifecycle from planning, fieldwork to report issuance and presentation Understand key internal and external risks impacting the audit area Capture and analyze key financial and operational data, as well as process and performance metrics.

Utilize tools necessary to conduct audit effectively Ensure efficiency of internal controls through appropriate tests of controls and transactions and evaluate results Conduct follow up audits and track management action plans Act as liaison to external auditors Communicate audit progress to Audit Manager and Auditee on regular basis Work with Audit Manager to analyze and resolve audit issues in a timely fashion Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related degree Three (3) to six (6) years audit experience One designation required, such as CIA, CPA or CFE, or in-progress with the willingness and ability to attain certification within 2 years from date of hire Strong critical thinking, analytical and research skills Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision Extensive knowledge of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment Excellent communication skills including oral, written and presentation skills Strong business acumen Ability to utilize MS Office and database in an effective manner Desired Qualifications: CIA or CPA certification Prior audit experience in a utility environment Physical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Physical Demands:May be required to sit for extended periods of time at a desk/computer terminal.

Able to view computer monitor from a reasonable distance.

Work Environment:Air-Conditioned office, computer room.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.

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