Internal Audit Staff, Finance & Operations

Job Description Summary

The Internal Audit Staff, Finance & Operations is a key role, responsible for the execution of assigned audits that align with GE Vernova's priorities and respond to risks and regulatory requirements. This position requires previous Finance or Operations experience and an individual capable of supporting audit teams to deliver value-added, insightful, and actionable audit outcomes.
Key responsibilities include executing a portfolio of financial and operational audits, utilizing data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute a portfolio of Financial and Operational audits ensuring the timely delivery of the audit plan. Ensure audit engagements progress efficiently and are completed on schedule, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness, and providing management with prompt and actionable audit outcomes.
• Deliver risk-based audits in a timely manner, including reporting findings and outcomes in a clear, concise, and actionable communication to management. Collaborate with management to develop action plans to remediate findings and address areas for improvement. Track corrective actions through to completion.
• Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk, process, controls, and test objectives.
• Perform detailed review and analysis over process and control documentation to identify potential process and control gaps.
• Collaborate with the digital technology, cybersecurity, and compliance audit teams, as well as data analytics subject matter experts, to ensure fully integrated audits and present as one team to stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics tools and techniques within the audit methodology to enhance audit effectiveness and identify trends, anomalies, and potential risk areas.
• Provide regular updates to Internal Audit Manager & Senior on audit progress and outcomes, providing timely status and escalations to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand applicable risk profiles and conduct audit related interviews.
• Stay abreast of new and emerging regulations and trends that impact controls and ensure timely incorporation into audit planning and execution.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement mindset in the audit function, identifying best practices, modern technologies, and tools, and integrating them into audit processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment where team members can bring their full selves to work, unlocking their greatest potential and contributions to the team.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in internal or external audit, risk management, compliance, or a related field with proven history of leading audits or projects and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Experience with a Big 4 and a balance of audit and industrial/finance experience would be preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a complex, fast-changing environment. Ability to work within a team, with a focus on collaboration and achieving common goals.
• Understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessments, and internal control frameworks. Experience leveraging technology and using data to drive insights and actions within the audit process.
• Demonstrate business acumen and strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and effective relationships with stakeholders, while effectively synthesizing and conveying complex audit topics to stakeholders and internal audit team members.
• Strong listening, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage projects on time and on budget and identify and manage challenges.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to distill large volumes of complex information into clear and concise presentations. Ability to offer solutions that improve processes and mitigate risks.
• Passion for continuous improvement in operations and processes.