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Job Summary
The Audit Specialist II will report to the Senior Audit Manager – SOX Compliance and will be a critical part of the Vistra Audit Team. The Audit Specialist II role will focus on assistance with operating a mature internal audit SOX program, including identifying the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and the related testing efforts; and, will also include opportunities to perform audits and/or projects necessary to achieve Vistra’s goals and objectives.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
Participate in the annual financial statement risk assessment process, which is the basis for the selection of controls for SOX testing.
Work closely with business control owners to ensure that the scope, design and operation of internal controls over financial reporting are sufficient to meet the company’s SOX requirements.
Lead and/or support internal audits as necessary.
Assist in performing or leading SOX activities in assigned areas, including support for developing, maintaining, and monitoring controls.
Perform testing of assigned business process controls to ensure design and operational effectiveness is in compliance with control standards; efforts will include conducting interviews and/or surveys to document the design of controls, and documenting testing results.
Coordinate with control owners to evaluate and document any identified control deficiencies, including performing root cause analyses, in support of quarterly management and Audit Committee reports.
Evaluate opportunities for improvement in control performance and/or testing.
Review and evaluate necessary SOC 1 reports from service providers, participate in the identification and evaluation of related user entity controls, and ensure reporting/tracking of any identified control deficiencies.
Assist in the development of Quarterly reports relative to the compliance program, Internal Audit metrics, and reporting of such to company management.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business unit personnel to ensure SOX requirements are effectively and efficiently met.
Coordinate closely with the external auditors on SOX compliance as it relates to the audit engagement.
Assist in the administration of the SOX GRC system, including the inventory and maintenance of sox controls, control assessments and testing records.
Provide training, as needed, to key control owners relating to SOX compliance activities and use of the GRC system.
Provide support as needed to perform audits and/or special projects in the review of business processes/operations.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications in Accounting or other appropriate discipline.
Certification as CPA, CIA, CISA, CCSA, or CFE.
Five to ten years of audit or other relevant experience.
Previous experience in electric power generation, electric retail or energy trading businesses is desired.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications in accounting, audit, finance, information systems/computer science, or related fields
5+ years of audit and/or compliance experience
CPA, CIA or other relevant certifications preferred
Proficient understanding of commonly used internal control frameworks, including COSO and knowledge of audit methodologies and developing key internal audit deliverables
Technical knowledge in SOX and auditing business process applications and infrastructure systems
Strong Experience with Microsoft suite tools
Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Job Family
Internal Audit
Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company
Locations
Irving, TexasTexas
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