Senior IT Auditor

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

JOB SUMMARY:

The role of the Senior IT auditor is to execute the annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts and conduct independent IT audits of the company's information technology infrastructure, business applications, and IT related processes in accordance with the annual Internal Audit Plan. Individuals in this position exercise independent judgment and work under the general direction of the IT Audit Senior Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the effective and timely execution of IT internal audit projects as part of the annual audit plan.

• Lead and perform audits by documenting and evaluating audit objectives, developing timetables and schedules, and preparing or adapting audit programs. 

• Complete audit work papers and memoranda effectively via adequate documentation of audit tests, data analytics, observations, and recommendations. 

• Prepare well written and concise audit reports on results of the audit for review by Director. 

• Support annual IT SOX compliance by conducting and participating in the walkthroughs, performing control testing, document work papers and issues, and coordinate with external auditors.

• Execute the testing of SOX IT General Controls, Application, Key Report / IPE and interface controls.

• Support the design and execution of standalone data analytics to support audits, IA operations and/or business requests.

• Assist the department with the management of AuditBoard, department SharePoint, and system access.

• Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines and work under pressure. 

• Maintain a thorough understanding of IIA and ISACA professional auditing standards and best practice audit procedures and techniques.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Data Science, Accounting, or other business discipline is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the internal audit, external audit or data analytics field.

• Extensive knowledge of IT controls, including change management, access management, IT operations, cyber security, and software development life cycle processes.

• Knowledge and experience in SOX 404 documentation and testing.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including listening and the ability to communicate with all levels of clients in both verbal and written form. 

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of clients including technical and non-technical clients, as well as work with teams cross-functionally. 

• Proven audit report writing skills with minimal rework.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to consider / develop alternative solutions, and “think outside of the box.”

• Strong computer skills to include experience using the MS office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance.

• Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrate high degree of ethics and strong sense of business judgment and operate within NRG’s published core values.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM or relevant audit, IT or data analytics certifications.

• Technical knowledge for control environments for systems like SAP, SalesForce, Active Directory and UNIX/Linux.

• Experience working within a COSO / risk-based framework.

• Experience implementing data analytics with tools like PowerBI and Tableau. 

• Experience in using and managing AuditBoard.

• Experience in emerging technologies such as Robotics Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This job operates in a professional office environment with hybrid setting (three days in office, two days remote work). 

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

• Travel and over time may be needed as special projects or deadlines require.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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