Sr. Specialist, Internal Audit

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lower-carbon future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.   

The Senior Specialist, Internal Audit position plays a crucial role in providing independent and objective assurance to the Audit Committee and Management on the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

This role encompasses leading and executing risk-based audits across various areas of the business, including generation facilities, key operational areas, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with CSOX/SOX. 

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Senior Specialist will effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee and Management, contributing to informed decision-making. The work performed directly contributes to the company's success by strengthening risk management, internal controls, and compliance with CSOX/SOX requirements, ultimately helping Capital Power achieve its strategic objectives.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Accountable for providing independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of Capital Power's risk management and control framework.
• Safeguarding company assets, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting a culture of ethical conduct and accountability.
• Delivering independent and objective assessments of risks and controls, free from influence and ensuring transparency.
• Proactively identifying control gaps, recommending enhancements, and driving positive change across the organization.
• Protecting Capital Power from financial loss, fraud, and reputational damage by identifying and mitigating risks.
• Upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and compliance with regulations, including CSOX/SOX.
• Providing clear and concise communication of audit findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee and management

What you will bring to the role:  

Education:

• Completed Bachelor's degree in a Statistical/Data Analysis, Finance, Accounting, or other related fields.
• Education equivalency may be considered.
• Professional Certifications:
  • A professional accounting designation (CPA) or a recognized internal audit designation (CIA)
  • Certifications in areas such as IT audit (CISA, CISSP), data analytics in Internal Audit, and risk management are also valuable.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive audit experience, preferably with exposure to publicly listed companies with demonstrated experience in leading audit engagements and managing projects.
• Working knowledge of CSOX and SOX for US listings in considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of the power generation industry or commodity trading is considered significant asset.

Technical Skills:

• Regulatory compliance (e.g., CSOX/SOX, industry-specific regulations).
• Operational processes and technologies, with an emphasis on identifying and evaluating risks and controls related to operational efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Risk management, internal controls, and auditing methodologies.
• Expertise in IT governance, risk management, controls, cybersecurity, and audit procedures, including those related to emerging technologies.
• Data analytics techniques in Int to enhance audit procedures to identify trends and anomalies and providing insightful reporting to management.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with possible very minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.

Additional Details:

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Clearance of Credit check is required for this position.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting 
careers@capitalpower.com.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.