Your role in our success:
As an Internal Auditor II, you will perform risk-based audits, support SOX compliance activities, evaluate internal controls, and provide insights and recommendations that help strengthen business operations and governance. Results of audit activities are regularly communicated to senior leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
What you'll be working on:
Audit & SOX Activities
- Perform operational, financial, compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits.
- Assist with annual SOX scoping, control documentation, and testing.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Identify and communicate control deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
Audit Execution
- Plan and execute audit assignments within established budgets and timelines.
- Utilize data analytics tools to identify trends, anomalies, and audit opportunities.
- Evaluate automated controls and business processes within enterprise systems, including ERP applications.
- Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and testing procedures.
- Develop flowcharts, narratives, and audit workpapers.
- Verify compliance with policies, regulations, and established procedures.
Reporting & Business Partnership
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports.
- Present findings and recommendations to management.
- Conduct audit closing meetings and discuss corrective action plans.
- Support external auditors as needed.
- Conduct follow-up reviews and testing to assess the implementation and effectiveness of management corrective action plans.
Special Projects
- Participate in fraud investigations, acquisition integration reviews, operational assessments, and other advisory projects.
Who you are:
- 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, SOX compliance, risk management, or related fields.
- Experience within regulated utilities, energy, manufacturing, or other complex operating environments is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal auditing standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present audit observations and recommendations to all levels of management.
- Ability to multi-task in order to complete assignments within the appropriate time frames
- 10% Travel to audit sites required
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CIA, and/or CFE certification.
- Experience with SOX compliance programs.
- Experience auditing ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Experience in performing data analytics.
- Utility or energy industry experience.
Benefits/what’s in it for you?
- Competitive base salary.
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth.
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere.
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities.
- Quarterly recognition events.
- Wellness initiatives and community events.
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected]
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Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, SOX compliance, risk management, or related fields
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Understanding of GAAP and internal auditing standards
- Experience performing operational, financial, compliance, and SOX audits and evaluating internal controls
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to management and audit committees
- Ability to multi-task and complete assignments within timelines and budgets
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% to audit sites
- CPA, CIA, and/or CFE certification
- Experience with SOX compliance programs
- Experience auditing ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Experience performing data analytics
- Utility or energy industry experience
What We Do
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), headquartered in Dover, Delaware, is a publicly-traded, diversified energy company principally engaged in various regulated and unregulated businesses. Through multiple divisions and subsidiaries, we operate on the Delmarva Peninsula, throughout Florida, and in Pennsylvania and Ohio providing natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and processing, and marketing; electricity distribution; propane gas distribution and wholesale marketing; and other related services to approximately 240,000 customers. In 2018, we were recognized as a Top Workplace in Delaware for the seventh consecutive year. Our team is comprised of talented and experienced professionals who make a difference by sharing the same brand values and incorporating them within the way we do business. We strive to create a personal connection with one another, our customers, communities, shareholders, and partners enabling us to deliver positive and meaningful results. Our commitment to this shared vision provides us with a unique position and differentiates us from other companies within our industry. To learn more about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, our businesses and career opportunities, visit www.chpk.com.
