Audit Engagement Consultant - Audit Engagement Mgr

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Columbus, OH, is seeking an Audit Consultant to identify, evaluate, and communicate opportunities to mitigate risk, strengthen controls, and enhance customer value on larger, more complex audits.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting audits, drafting clear reports, and maintaining thorough documentation. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, with advanced degrees or certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 3 years related experience

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-20-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

In this role, you'll identify, evaluate, and communicate opportunities to mitigate risk, strengthen controls, and enhance customer value on larger more complex audits

Job Description

What 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-Site

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At 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 Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $128,688.00

The 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.

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.