Job Information
Ameren IT Manager, Internal Audit in St. Louis, Missouri
About Us
Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.
Our benefits include:
Medical coverage on date of hire
100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
About Ameren Services (B&CS)
Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.
About The Position
The Manager, Internal Audit (Digital Audit Leader) reports to the Director of Internal Audit and is responsible for managing Internal Audit (IA) activities to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services that improve the Company’s operations and assist senior management in achieving business objectives. The responsibilities include managing Digital, operational, and business process audits, Sarbanes-Oxley, and special projects, managing IA resources, and providing IA leadership input on key risks and the audit plan.
Key responsibilities include:
Works under the direction of and consults with the Vice President and Director of Internal Audit; manages the Digital audit team in assessing Digital processes and controls, including system implementations, operations, cybersecurity, data security, disaster recovery, project management, and governance.
Manages Digital and operational audit teams conducting audits of Digital and business initiatives, processes, and special projects. Oversees audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities; ensures that work performed meets department and professional standards.
Manages Digital Sarbanes-Oxley testing activities, including scheduling, assessing results, consulting with management to address issues, and communicating results to leadership.
Develops and monitors the department budget; plans and manages the use of external resources to ensure effective use of subject matter experts.
Provides IA leadership input on key Digital and business risks to consider in developing the annual risk-based audit plan; obtains business leader and management input in order to assess Digital and business risks around initiatives, projects, and processes. Updates Digital management on status of audit work.
Leads recruiting, training, developing, and scheduling of IA professionals that aligns with IA’s objective to maintain a qualified, high-performing team and develops a pipeline of talent for the Company.
Consults with Digital and other business leaders and management to understand and address their needs, business risks, and changing business conditions; supports business leaders by providing subject matter expertise and participating in advisory committees and special projects.
Develops Audit and Risk Committee presentation materials related to areas of responsibility.
Monitors and reports key department metrics.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree preferred. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information System Security Professional, or similar certification required. Proficiency in internal auditing professional standards preferred. Five or more years of relevant experience required in external audit with a large firm and/or internal audit, including two or more years of direct supervisory or project leadership experience. Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley required. Experience with enterprise risk management, information technology, and public utility or regulated environment preferred.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to motivate and engage a high-performing team. Proficiency in business processes and controls. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and areas of the organization. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Additional Information
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
