What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor/Auditor II position at MidAmerican Energy Company?
Under supervision, plans and performs financial, operational, supplier and joint owner audits and special reviews including preparation of audit programs, workpapers and reports. (65%) Interacts with employees and management at all levels. (10%) Effectively communicate and report audit status and results and work with management to develop action plans for recommendations. (10%) Effectively utilizes time to complete assignments within budget. (5%) Utilizes software skills to retrieve, analyze and report audit information. (5%) Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. (5%) Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Professional certification (certified internal auditor or certified public accountant) and/or advanced degrees are preferred for the Auditor position.
Three to five years of auditing, risk management, finance or accounting experience for the Auditor II position
Auditing skills to understand principles of internal control.
Analytical skills to recognize patterns in data, information or events and to draw logical conclusions and to make recommendations for action.
Accounting/finance skills to interpret financial statements and to determine that accounting principles have been appropriately applied.
Personal computer and software skills to retrieve audit information, develop spreadsheets to analyze audit information and prepare written reports.
Communication skills to transmit information accurately and understandably in both written and oral formats.
Ability to travel locally, nationally and internationally up to 20% of the time; valid driver's license and passport.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.