IT Audit Engagement Lead | Risk & Controls Champion

American Electric Power; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is hiring for an IT Audit role focused on identifying and communicating opportunities to mitigate risk and strengthen controls across multiple audit projects.

You will manage IT audit engagements, verify controls for new and existing systems, and leverage data analytics. Strong communication with senior management and stakeholders is essential; Power BI experience is preferred. On-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• bachelor of science degree required
• eight or more years of related audit experience
• relevant professional certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct IT audit projects, ensuring quality, deadlines, and budgets.
• Demonstrate SME in IT and security disciplines.
• Document audit work and conclusions clearly and completely.
• Deliver clear, objective audit reports.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Lead client engagement meetings with senior management.
• Review general computing controls for compliance with practices and standards.
• Verify controls exist for new/existing information systems.
• Advise on system implementation projects for proper controls.
• Leverage data analytics; Power BI experience preferred.

Skills

IT audit

Data analytics

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is hiring for an IT Audit role focused on identifying and communicating opportunities to mitigate risk and strengthen controls across multiple audit projects.

You will manage IT audit engagements, verify controls for new and existing systems, and leverage data analytics. Strong communication with senior management and stakeholders is essential; Power BI experience is preferred. On-site work is expected.