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Business Auditor - Waltham, United States - National Grid USA
Description
About usNational Grid is hiring a Business Auditor. This position will be located in Brooklyn, NY or Waltham, MA.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.
The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow.
This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Job Purpose
Business Auditors conduct audits across the businesses and operations of National Grid to provide independent assurance on the design and effectiveness of processes and controls which mitigate significant business risk.
They provide recommendations to drive effective and efficient controls and processes leveraging best practices to support the business in its focus on continuous improvement.
Critical areas of focus:
Internal Audit execution:
Deliver assigned program of audits in line with excellent quality and within allocated time, using professional judgement to set the scope and testing approach to ensure key risks are addressed.
Proactively look for areas of improvement during the audit process and provide value adding and insightful recommendations that address control and process opportunities/ weaknesses.
Continuously communicate with Senior Business Auditors to avoid surprises and ensure audit progression.Produce Summary of issues (SOI) reports and Draft Audit Reports that are well written and effectively communicate the key finding and recommendations of an audit.
Own and manage a portfolio of audit actions being worked on by business and, on business completion, assess the effectiveness of activities undertaken to address the risks identified.
o Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders and maintain a thorough knowledge of the business and regulatory environment.
General Responsibilities:
Must be self-motivated and can handle multiple priorities and to work under pressure.
Proactive and insightful in looking to deliver continuous improvement.
Competent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills to effectively scope and deliver value adding audits and, drawing out key messages.
Belief in own judgement and professional capability when communicating issues that have been identified.Must be cautious and prudent guardian of sensitive/confidential information.
Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to successfully undertake reviews and reach agreement on required changes.
A flexible pragmatist who understands the group strategy and can help others to understand and achieve changes that help move towards these aims.
Ability to prepare comprehensive, clear, concise reports; communicate effectively in writing and orally; maintain objectivity and impartiality.Qualifications
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Salary
$124K - $146K a year in Brooklyn, NY.
$116k - $136k a year in Waltham, MA.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
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