Role and Scope of Position:
The Internal Auditor assists with audit functions. The position is in the Corporate Center Audit Team. Types of audits will mainly be focused in the corporate areas (e.g., accounting, materials management/inventory, and procurement). Other assignments may include consulting, and/or investigative work.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Knowledge:

• Internal control systems and auditing/consulting concepts, techniques, and principles
• General knowledge of the laws and regulations and industry standards affecting Eversource

Preferred Knowledge:

• General computer application controls and mainframe and computer audit software applications
• Eversource’s functional responsibilities, business systems, internal controls, pertinent policies, practices, and procedures
• Business acumen

Skills:

• Ability to tactically and objectively evaluate and implement audit programs and initiatives
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Ability to think and act in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities
• Diplomatic interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong team membership skills
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work confidentially, with integrity and to maintain high ethics
• Demonstrated skill with MS Office Applications (especially Word and Excel)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Business degree is preferred; Other non-business degrees may be considered in order to provide the Internal Audit activity with a mix of perspectives
• Possession of or work towards a CPA and/or CIA designation is strongly preferred as is an MBA or advanced degree

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant auditing and/or accounting experience is required.
• Experience that includes a combination of internal auditing for an accounting firm and within private industry preferred.
• A highly credible individual with unquestionable ethics and integrity required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CPA/CIA preferred

• Assists with audits by following The Institute of Internal Auditors “Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing,” the Internal Audit Department Charter, and the Internal Audit Department Manual.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and reviews Company systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations which could have a significant impact on operations and reports and determine whether the organization is in compliance.
• Participates in the development and/or execution of audit programs (containing detailed tests to satisfy audit objectives), designing specialized audit tests (i.e., sampling methods, computerized tests), and development of project schedules to meet defined objectives.
• Prepares the audit findings and audit report and communicates audit results to auditees, Internal Audit department and management.
• Follows approved audit plans and reporting of audit status to Internal Audit management.
• Maintains an appropriate degree of objectivity in conducting audits.
• Protects the confidentiality of persons and information as appropriate in the conduct of audits.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and industry-related legislation.
• Models standards of excellence including the values of Eversource.