Internal Auditor II

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.  
 
AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.  
 
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.  

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. 
 
If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. 

AES’s Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance over the company’s financial reporting, operational performance, and compliance environment. The team reports findings to AES Business Process Owners, Senior Leadership, the Financial Audit Committee, and the Executive Office.  Our global Internal Audit function consists of professionals located across five regions, supported by a Corporate Audit team based in Arlington, Virginia.  We are seeking a Staff Internal Auditor to join our US team, with the position based in Ohio.

Responsibilities:         

The Internal Auditor will support audit activities across all AES US businesses, including Internal Audit, Control Self-Assessment (CSA), and SOX compliance. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct local financial and operational audits, including planning, developing the audit scope and work program, conducting interviews, preparing process flow charts and narratives, and identifying key risks and controls.
• Execute and document tests of controls, including substantive procedures and assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. Develop clear and concise audit reports and communicate findings, recommendations, and agreed action plans to local Management.
• Review and evaluate results from Management’s CSA, including re-performance of key controls when necessary
• Assist Internal Controls and IT teams during the annual control rationalization efforts.
• Provide training and guidance to SBU testers on SOX Compliance requirements and AES’s CSA methodology and testing standards.
• Support the Internal Audit team in performing and coordinating the local Aggregation of Deficiencies.
• Perform follow-up procedures to monitor the remediation status of audit findings and internal control deficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years’ experience in internal or external auditing focused on business processes and/or financial audits.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• Strong interest in performing financial, operational, and compliance audits and providing value to the organization through performance improvement.  
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical abilities, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, experience with Power BI, SAP, and AI tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global audit teams and local business partners
• CIA, CPA, or CISA certification is a plus.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.