Audit Specialist

**About Us**

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia's largest energy providers, we are proud of **our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all.**

Our ability to deliver on this Purpose will be dependent on our people. The Assurance Team plays a critical role in driving the organisation's success by delivering independent, objective assessments of our regulatory compliance controls. This team ensures that we not only meet applicable laws and regulations but also proactively manage material and regulatory risks through robust, effective controls. By strengthening governance and accountability, the Assurance Team is key to fostering a culture of transparency and trust. Additionally, the team influences strategic outcomes by offering expert guidance and trusted advice on Assurance matters, making a direct impact on our overall performance and compliance excellence. Join us and be part of a team that drives meaningful change and empowers the organisation to thrive.

**About the Role**

As the Audit Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the Assurance Leader to shape and sustain a high-performing Assurance function. You will contribute to designing, testing, and enhancing risk analysis and regulatory compliance controls across EnergyAustralia, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the organisation's risk management and compliance framework, helping drive our success while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Support the Assurance Leader to develop the annual assurance plan in accordance with the IIA and best practice standards.
- Ensuring that the Assurance Framework is effectively implemented and maintained across EnergyAustralia, incorporating best practices to ensure that EnergyAustralia's assurance processes are robust and effective.
- Delivery of the annual assurance plan to the expected quality (as per the relevant standards) and in a timely manner.
- Providing assurance on the design and operational effectiveness of EnergyAustralia's regulatory compliance controls.
- Use data analytics to assist or other Computer Assisted Audit Tool to perform fieldwork and analyse population, sampling and results.
- Influencing stakeholders across EnergyAustralia to strengthen and uplift regulatory compliance, in line with EnergyAustralia's strategic goals and objectives.
- Preparing high quality reporting to the board to enable better decision making.
- Keeping up to date with current with industry developments, regulatory updates, and best practices in auditing and assurance, and ensuring the team's work aligns with these changes.
- Working closely and collaboratively with the Enterprise Risk team to ensure that control information is aligned with material risks and control management methodology is integrated with Enterprise Risk frameworks and systems.

**How can you support the Clean Energy Transition**

To be successful you will have experience of the following:

- Minimum 8 years of experience in the execution of an internal audit (preferred) or external audit.
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, or relevant degree (minimum)
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and communication skills both written and verbal.
- Understanding of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), COSO, and ISO31000 guidelines for internal audit and risk management.
- Experience in the use of data analytics or other CAATs programs.
- Demonstrated experience in report writing and documentation skills, ensuring that all findings, analysis, and recommendations are clearly, accurately, and comprehensively communicated.
- The ability to influence and engage a diverse range of stakeholders (Executives and the Board) in a variety of business issues.
- Comprehensive experience in internal audit, risk assessment and controls testing

If you share our passion for a clean energy future for all and want to join us #Doing. Not just dreaming, then

**Why Us?**
- We're committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it's a workplace where everyone's welcome. We offer;_
- Employee discount on your electricity and gas, discounts on major brands and products
- Annual Performance Bonus
- 20 weeks' paid parental leave that's completely gender-equal
- Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
- Excellent company culture, down-to-eart