Job Abstract

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs audits related to operations, finance, corporate and/or IT and associated compliance.
• Rigorously researches and plans audit areas in an efficient and timely manner.
• Documents and executes audit procedures, including identifying and defining risks and issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, documenting client processes and procedures and following up on audit observations quarterly after the audit has been completed.
• Performs interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.
• Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Clearly communicates the results of audit and consulting engagements via written reports and oral presentations to management. Information exchange can be complicated and/or sensitive. Communications adhere to Internal Audit standard practices.
• Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Gains corporation and agreement on matters of shared interest and influences parties on policies and approaches.
• Represents Internal Audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations. This may involve being part of an operational related working committee as a representative of Internal Audit.
• Works collaboratively with management to identify required actions needed.
• Identifies and evaluates the organization’s operational risk areas and provides input to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Performs related work as assigned by the Internal Audit leadership team.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 7+ Years of related experience in the industry required

• Certification such as a CIA and experience in leading and conducting audits in operational, financial, corporate and/or IT areas pertinent to the industry considered an asset.
• Knowledge of energy industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Manages medium to large engagements with limited oversight from IA leadership.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions. Ability to negotiate issues and resolve problems.
• Ability to apply internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
• Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
• Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
• Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses. Experience in data analytics considered an asset,
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
• General understanding of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors is an asset.

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.