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PPL Corporation Director - Audit Services in Louisville, Kentucky
Company Summary Statement
As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
The Director-Audit Services leads enterprise-wide internal audit activities in accordance with the
Corporate Audit Services audit plan. This position is responsible for providing risk-based and value-added audit and consultative services in partnership with the business, primarily for operational,
contract, and financial audits. This includes working with the business to develop and implement a
dynamic risk-based audit plan, executing the audit plan, and optimizing audit resources. Accountable
for the performance, results, and impact of audit activities. Champions continuous improvement
through technology and automation. This position has budgetary, salary planning and employee
development responsibilities. This position has solid-line reporting to the PPL Services Corporation VP Corporate Audit and Chief Compliance Officer.
This position can be located in PA or RI or KY.
Responsibilities
Leads enterprise-wide internal audit operations (primarily for operational,contract, and financial audits) including identifying risks; developing anappropriate audit strategy; and establishing and implementing a dynamic risk-based audit plan. Works with the business to identify business needs from a riskand controls perspective for proper coverage of enterprise-level risks.
Performs resource planning, scheduling, and management of internal auditactivities.
Leads and oversees continuous improvement activities that align with CorporateAudit Services' strategy, including increased use of technology, continuousauditing, agile auditing, etc.
Recommends appropriate enhancements to business processes and controls toimprove the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. In thisregard, the Director-Audit Services works closely with management and others toeffect change. Reviews and approves audit workpapers, as needed.
Reports key audit results to PPL leadership and reports key audit results andaudit performance measures to the VP-Corporate Audit.
Develops cooperative, value-added relationships with the Company'sindependent auditor, other risk-related assurance providers, and SOXcompliance function. Coordinates activities to help ensure work is not duplicatedand key risk areas are managed.
Supervises staff in non-IT internal audit area.
Maintains a highly motivated, effectively utilized staff through proper training anddevelopment. Develops high performing staff and identifies emerging talent that can progress in the Company in increasing levels of responsibility.
Performs special projects and conducts specific reviews as requested.
Supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issuesas well as to monitor compliance with safety rules
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, risk management or related area.
10 years of auditing, risk management, or related experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
MBA, CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA, or other related professional designation.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
15 years auditing, risk management, or related experience.
Working knowledge of business operations and risks related to a rate-regulatedutility.
Demonstrated leadership and knowledge of financial statement accounting andreporting, business risk assessment, and effective business controls
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, risk management or related area.
10 years of auditing, risk management, or related experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
MBA, CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA, or other related professional designation.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
15 years auditing, risk management, or related experience.
Working knowledge of business operations and risks related to a rate-regulatedutility.
Demonstrated leadership and knowledge of financial statement accounting andreporting, business risk assessment, and effective business controls
Leads enterprise-wide internal audit operations (primarily for operational,contract, and financial audits) including identifying risks; developing anappropriate audit strategy; and establishing and implementing a dynamic risk-based audit plan. Works with the business to identify business needs from a riskand controls perspective for proper coverage of enterprise-level risks.
Performs resource planning, scheduling, and management of internal auditactivities.
Leads and oversees continuous improvement activities that align with CorporateAudit Services' strategy, including increased use of technology, continuousauditing, agile auditing, etc.
Recommends appropriate enhancements to business processes and controls toimprove the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. In thisregard, the Director-Audit Services works closely with management and others toeffect change. Reviews and approves audit workpapers, as needed.
Reports key audit results to PPL leadership and reports key audit results andaudit performance measures to the VP-Corporate Audit.
Develops cooperative, value-added relationships with the Company'sindependent auditor, other risk-related assurance providers, and SOXcompliance function. Coordinates activities to help ensure work is not duplicatedand key risk areas are managed.
Supervises staff in non-IT internal audit area.
Maintains a highly motivated, effectively utilized staff through proper training anddevelopment. Develops high performing staff and identifies emerging talent that can progress in the Company in increasing levels of responsibility.
Performs special projects and conducts specific reviews as requested.
Supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issuesas well as to monitor compliance with safety rules
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
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