Sr Internal Controls Analyst
Description
Sr Internal Controls Analyst
Work location(s): Georgia Power Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA or Alabama Power Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL.
This position will lead efforts to ensure the Company complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and work directly with Technology Organization and Business Units throughout Southern Company. This position will be responsible for performing and documenting control walkthroughs, updating flowcharts/narratives, designing controls, creating control test plans, performing control testing, evaluating exceptions/deficiencies, and reporting system-wide SOX results to management across the system. Responsibilities also include developing and enhancing relationships Technology Organization and the business units.
Position is anticipated to be remote with occasional in-person requirements. Commuting distance to downtown areas of Birmingham or Atlanta is required.
Major Job Responsibilities
Effectively lead top-down risk-based approach to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). This includes controls rationalization, effective control design & testing assessments. This position will test IT General Controls, automated controls, and business unit manual controls.
Partner with management teams to ensure Internal Controls activities are designed and operating effectively. Maintain open communication to ensure timely reporting of monitoring and testing results
Support Special Projects as needed, which may include new system implementation, Payment Card Industry compliance, and new initiatives
Independently plan and schedule routine and non-routine projects
Work with business units to develop a working knowledge of their end-to-end processes
Work closely with and coordinate internal and external audit on SOX related activities
Continuously identify process improvements to achieve Company goals efficiently and effectively
Effectively assess and evaluate deficiencies timely and properly communicate status to impacted stakeholders
Leverage available tools to perform data analytics
Education & Certifications
A bachelor's degree in technology / information systems, accounting, or finance is required
Certifications such as CISA, CPA, or CIA or willingness to pursue certification is strongly preferred
Experience
Four years of Internal Controls or Internal Auditing experience relating to IT General Controls performing risk assessments, walk throughs, controls design, control testing, and deficiency evaluations is preferred
Experience working in a Technology Organization is preferred
Preferred Areas of Knowledge
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Auditing Standard 5
COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework
IT General Controls (Security, Change Management, Patch Release, etc.)
Financial risks and mitigating control design
Information Provided by the Entity (Key Report) testing
Data Analytics for automating control testing
Security and Exchange Commission rules and reporting requirements
Preferred Skills
Creating and using data analytics
Creative problem-solving skills
Effectively resolve conflict, confront disagreements positively, and express different points of view
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with control owners and management
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and foster lasting relationships
Effective leadership skills with the ability to train less experienced employees
Effective organization skills as well as project development and management skills, along with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Good business judgment and decision-making skills
Excellent teamwork abilities both within immediate team as well as across the enterprise
Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-confidence and initiative
Desire to learn the Utility business and operational functions
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Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)
241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Atlanta, 30308
APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)
600 North 18th Street
Birmingham, 35203
Req ID: SCS2010395
