Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance Analyst

Audit and Risk Advisor Location Hybrid work in Calgary, AB : We power Alberta. When you're on our team, you're supporting our province's homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family, we are part of a global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.

As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta's energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink's transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community. Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management, the Auditor and Risk Advisor will have the opportunity to work on audits, advisories and management requests covering many areas of AltaLink's operations. You will be part of a team that evaluates the effectiveness of the company's risk management, control and governance processes. Assignments will include audits and reviews of various business processes, with the aim of determining the adequacy, effectiveness and/or efficiency of existing procedures. Execute all aspects of risk-based audits in areas of Operations, IT and Finance including planning, interviews, document review and testing, process observation and analysis.

Build strong relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and advise on risk and control best practices.

Report on the overall assessment of the audit including the aggregate impact of risks or weaknesses exposed, supporting conclusions and recommend appropriate actions to Senior Management.

Identify opportunities to optimize the audit process and develop improvements to existing risk management approaches.

Work with the business to identify and document effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

Develop audit programs, complete field work, perform testing procedures, and document effectiveness results.

Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with Audit colleagues and other senior managers, to encourage the early and open discussion of issues arising and joint commitment to problem solving.

Provide industry knowledge and technical expertise, and coaching (including teamwork, communication and relationship building) to team members to build capacity and capability of the Internal Audit Team.

Participate in risk workshops with the executive and senior leadership team focused on discussion of risk events, tolerance, and mitigation strategies.

Assist in the preparation of the annual audit plan and quarterly reports submitted to the Audit Committee.

Bachelor's degree and interest in working towards appropriate professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, CRM, CRISC).

• 4+ years of risk management, internal audit or business process improvement experience.
• Strong knowledge of risk management processes and internal control frameworks (COSO or COBIT strongly preferred).
• Solid business analytical skills and ability to understand complex business concepts, functions or processes, identify risks and mitigation activities, assess effectiveness of those activities and develop recommendations for issues identified.
• Experience identifying and testing controls in a CSOX or SOX environment or specific experience in IT General Controls would be considered an asset.
• Experience with information security or specifically ISO 27001 and 27019 considered an asset.
• Knowledge of networks technology, operating systems, system development, cloud and virtual machines platforms and how they interact with business processes considered and asset.
• Data Analytic experience and knowledge in data mining, data analytics, continuous monitoring / auditing and report preparation, leveraging tools such as SQL, ACL, Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Access, or Excel considered an asset.
• Proven track record of good performance and attendance.

Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink's hiring processes. In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.

Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)

Spending Accounts

Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays

Social Club