Audit Advisor, Internal Audit

DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Manager Internal Audit and Supervisor Internal Audit, the Audit Advisor will primarily be responsible for conducting risk-based internal audit and advisory services and testing Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) to support and enhance the system of risk management and internal control throughout FortisAlberta. This work will be done according to the Code of Ethics and the Global Internal Audit Standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

• Plan, execute, and report on Internal Audit / ICFR projects within time and budget requirements.

• Develop audit programs and testing procedures including sampling approaches, aligned to engagement objectives and applicable standards.

• Perform process walkthroughs with control owners to validate process understanding, identify key risks and evaluate control design.

• Document processes and controls through various means (narratives, flowcharts, matrices).

• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness of controls.

• Provide advisory internal control services to management, as required.

• Review and report on the status of action plans to implement internal control improvements derived from internal audit projects.

• Participate in efforts to ensure that FortisAlberta and Fortis Inc. will meet the applicable requirements for internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and disclosure controls required under Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), including testing and sustainment activities.

• Support completion of the audit plan through analyzing requirements, workload, and helping to prioritize engagements

• Special projects and other duties assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Internal Audit competence - technical knowledge and project management.

• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and interpret information from various sources, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to perform interviews and clearly present information to various audiences in both formal and informal settings.

• Proven analytical and negotiation skills to resolve issues, evaluate possible solutions and risks, and gain consensus. This includes the ability to resolve problems, recognize opportunities for improvement and efficiency in processes and practices.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple and diverse priorities concurrently.

• Customer service focus with the proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with team members and internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability in using MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline plus a minimum 5 years of relevant SOX compliance, assurance and/or internal audit experience or a suitable combination of relevant experience and professional qualifications may be considered.

• CPA, CIA or other related designations would be an asset.

• Direct experience documenting and testing ICFR processes and controls would be an asset.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Arbutus or other data analytic software would be an asset.

• Working knowledge and experience with process/business and Information Technology processes and controls would be an asset.

• Familiarity with SAP would be an asset.

• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be an asset.

IMPORTANT:

• Based out of our Calgary office location. The role will be moving to our Airdrie office location planned for mid 2027.

• Limited travel to other work locations may be required (up to 5% of the time).

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company car is required.