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PPL Corporation Senior Auditor – IT Audit (Hybrid) in Providence, Rhode Island
Company Summary Statement
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.
Overview
This position will operate on a hybrid schedule and will report to either of PPL's offices located in Allentown, PA, Louisville, KY or Providence, RI.
Under general direction, responsible for providing relatively complex audit and consulting services for PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries with a focus on risk management, governance and control while adding value and improving Company operations. Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of internal controls and in specific areas required to effectively perform job duties. This job is a senior-skill level without formal supervisory responsibility. May provide guidance and direction to other PPL employees to support production of high quality, timely and cost-effective audit results.
Responsibilities
Performs relatively complex audit assignments by taking the lead in areas including strategic objectives, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Performs critical business analysis of issues identified during an audit assignment, including identifying root cause(s) and identifying value-added opportunities for improvement to Company Management in a timely manner.
Reports and communicates, verbally and in writing, the results of audit assignments to Company management.
Works collaboratively with Company Management to help ensure action plans are implemented timely and appropriately to address areas identified as needing improvement.
Prepares quality and timely workpapers supporting the results of audit-related testing and analysis.
Performs ongoing business risk monitoring activities to help ensure comprehensive coverage of key business risks.
Provides functional advice or training to less-experienced audit Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members.
Increases and applies knowledge of internal controls and the internal control environment of their audit customers.
Qualifications
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identitiy and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of audit or business operations experience.
Requires effective, written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
Critical business analysis skills required.
Working knowledge of internal controls.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and assignments and perform multiple activities concurrently.
Technical skills to analyze data using various technologies.
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) - Required to obtain certification within 3 years of the job.
Travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or other advanced degree
Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA).
Highly prefer knowledge in critical areas of Information Technology, Operational Technology, or Cybersecurity.
Highly motivated self-started with project management skills.
Technical skills to analyze data using various technologies.
Knowledge of energy utility operations and a working knowledge of internal controls.
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identitiy and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of audit or business operations experience.
Requires effective, written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
Critical business analysis skills required.
Working knowledge of internal controls.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and assignments and perform multiple activities concurrently.
Technical skills to analyze data using various technologies.
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) - Required to obtain certification within 3 years of the job.
Travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or other advanced degree
Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA).
Highly prefer knowledge in critical areas of Information Technology, Operational Technology, or Cybersecurity.
Highly motivated self-started with project management skills.
Technical skills to analyze data using various technologies.
Knowledge of energy utility operations and a working knowledge of internal controls.
Performs relatively complex audit assignments by taking the lead in areas including strategic objectives, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Performs critical business analysis of issues identified during an audit assignment, including identifying root cause(s) and identifying value-added opportunities for improvement to Company Management in a timely manner.
Reports and communicates, verbally and in writing, the results of audit assignments to Company management.
Works collaboratively with Company Management to help ensure action plans are implemented timely and appropriately to address areas identified as needing improvement.
Prepares quality and timely workpapers supporting the results of audit-related testing and analysis.
Performs ongoing business risk monitoring activities to help ensure comprehensive coverage of key business risks.
Provides functional advice or training to less-experienced audit Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members.
Increases and applies knowledge of internal controls and the internal control environment of their audit customers.
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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