Senior Auditor SOX

Title:Senior Auditor SOX

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

The primary function of this position is to perform analysis and testing of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. The role involves evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of controls, documenting results, identifying deficiencies, and providing recommendations for remediation to mitigate financial and operational risks.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform business process level walk-throughs, develop test scripts, and execute tests of controls
• Identify control deficiencies or weaknesses and communicate findings to management, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Collaborate with business process owners to provide visibility to the SOX program, conduct periodic training, and assist in the identification of controls as processes evolve
• Assist in the development and maintenance of annual financial account scoping, SOX standards, process narratives, risk and control documentation, and the deficiency tracker
• Stay current on regulatory changes and SOX compliance best practices and incorporate these insights into testing and audit activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, issued by a regionally accredited institution (SACS, etc.), is required.
• Preferred: Master's degree with a concentration in a business discipline (e.g.,MBA, MAcc), issued by a regionally accredited institution (SACS, etc.), is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Preferred: Certifications demonstrating a broad knowledge of internal audit, business, technology, or project management are preferred (e.g., CPA, CISA, PMP).

Related Experience

• Required: Four (4)years of direct or related work experience. Related experience consists of: SOX compliance, public accounting, internal audit, and/or financial analysis/processes.
• Preferred: Previous experience in: SAP, AuditBoard, data analytics (including experience with Arbutus, IDEA or ACL).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:

• Highly detail oriented, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong project management skills and ability to undertake change management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong critical thinking and detailed analytical/problem solving.
• Proficiency in customer and client relationship management
• Understands compliance and remediation requirements and has a full understanding of SOX implications, controls, etc.
• Understands testing techniques and able to communicate findings to various stakeholders or management.
• Experience facilitating challenging discussions and providing recommendations.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Champions Safety, Health and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.