Audit Engagement Consultant - Audit Engagement Mgr

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks an Audit Consultant to identify, evaluate, and communicate opportunities to mitigate risk, strengthen controls, and enhance customer value on larger, more complex audits. This on-site role collaborates with teams to plan and conduct audits and document conclusions clearly.

The team emphasizes rigorous internal controls, governance, and compliance with laws. With 3+ years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree, you will perform proactive fraud audits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
• 3 years minimum related experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits as assigned.
• Complete portions of larger, more complex audits with minimal supervision.
• Prepare complete, clear, and concise documentation of audit work performed and conclusions reached.
• Prepare draft reports that are clear, concise, objective, and constructive.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with team members and clients.
• Perform audits of internal controls related to business units and financial operations.
• Review management oversight and controls over operations, safeguarding of assets, reliability of financial and management reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Conduct proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent activity.

Skills

Audit planning

Audit execution

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting End Date10-20-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryIn this role, you'll identify, evaluate, and communicate opportunities to mitigate risk, strengthen controls, and enhance customer value on larger more complex auditsJob DescriptionWhat You'll Do:Plan and conduct audits as assigned.Complete portions of larger, more complex audits with minimal supervision.Prepare complete, clear, and concise documentation of audit work performed and conclusions reached.Prepare draft reports that are clear, concise, objective, and constructive.Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with team members and clients.Financial Specific:Provide objective assurance and consulting services to evaluate and improve the company's effectiveness of risk management, governance, and control processes.Perform audits of internal controls related to business units and financial operations.Review management oversight and controls over operations, safeguarding of assets, reliability of financial and management reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations.Conduct proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent activity.*This position is posted in a range. The minimum qualifications below apply to the Audit Consultant with increased requirements for Audit Consultant Manager. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, certifications and relevant skills.What We're Looking For:Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.Work Experience: 3 years minimum of related experience.Other Requirements:Advanced degree in a relevant field of study is preferred.Relevant professional certification is preferred.Where You'll Work: On-SiteWhere Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We DoAt AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-006Compensation Range:$74,551.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.