Job Description
Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by the idea of a smarter, cleaner, more connected future—and the possibilities that will bring to the world and to the 7.3 million customers we serve.
Vivint Smart Home, an NRG-owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes. More information is available at www.nrg.com or www.vivint.com. Connect with NRG and Vivint on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
JOB SUMMARY:
The role of the Senior IT auditor is to execute the annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts and conduct independent IT audits of the company's information technology infrastructure, business applications, and IT related
processes in accordance with the annual Internal Audit Plan. Individuals in this position exercise independent judgment and work under the general direction of the IT Audit Senior Manager.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the effective and timely execution of IT internal audit projects as part of the annual audit plan.
- Lead and perform audits by documenting and evaluating audit objectives, developing timetables and schedules, and preparing or adapting audit programs.
- Complete audit work papers and memoranda effectively via adequate documentation of audit tests, data analytics, observations, and recommendations.
- Prepare well-written and concise audit reports on the results of the audit for review by the Director.
- Support annual IT SOX compliance by conducting and participating in the walkthroughs, performing control testing, documenting work papers and issues, and coordinating with external auditors.
- Execute the testing of SOX IT General Controls, Application, Key Report / IPE, and interface controls.
- Support the design and execution of standalone data analytics to support audits, IA operations, and/or business requests.
- Assist the department with the management of AuditBoard, department SharePoint, and system access.
- Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of IIA and ISACA professional auditing standards and best practice audit procedures and techniques.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Data Science, Accounting, or other business discipline is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the internal audit, external audit or data analytics field.
- Extensive knowledge of IT controls, including change management, access management, IT operations, cyber security, and software development life cycle processes.
- Knowledge and experience in SOX 404 documentation and testing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including listening and the ability to communicate with all levels of clients in both verbal and written form.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of clients including technical and non-technical clients, as well as work with teams cross-functionally.
- Proven audit report writing skills with minimal rework.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to consider/develop alternative solutions, and “think outside of the box.”
- Strong computer skills including experience using the MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance.
- Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced
- environment.
- Demonstrate a high degree of ethics and a strong sense of business judgment and operate within NRG’s
- published core values.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM or relevant audit, IT or data analytics certifications.
Technical knowledge for control environments for systems like SAP, SalesForce, Active Directory and
UNIX/Linux.
Experience working within a COSO / risk-based framework.
Experience implementing data analytics with tools like PowerBI and Tableau. Experience in using and managing AuditBoard.
Experience in emerging technologies such as Robotics Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- • This job operates in a professional office environment with hybrid setting (three days in office, two days remote
- work).
- • This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
- • Travel and over time may be needed as special projects or deadlines requir