Lead Analyst, Internal Audit

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES US Services, LLC in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Lead Analyst in Internal Audit to drive SOX compliance, risk assessment, and control testing across the organization.

You will design and execute audit programs, analyze data using SAP and Power BI, prepare clear reports for management, and collaborate with external auditors to strengthen internal controls and governance.

Experience with SOX, GAAP analytics, and advanced data analytics is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Management or related field with 4 years of progressively responsible auditing experience.
• 4 years of experience in SOX testing and compliance.
• 4 years of experience performing GAAP-based analytical procedures to identify financial risks and control deficiencies.
• Experience extracting, transforming and reconciling data from SAP for population-based audit testing.
• Audit experience in the energy industry and development of advanced audit analytics.
• Experience designing Power BI data models to support continuous control monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits, testing and review of CSA/SOX compliance and report findings.
• Perform financial and operational internal audits including scope definition and risk identification.
• Prepare audit documentation with flowcharts, narratives and control descriptions.
• Test controls and evaluate design and operating effectiveness.
• Analyze audit evidence using enterprise data and analytics tools.
• Develop audit reports and communicate findings to management.
• Coordinate activities with stakeholders and external auditors, including CSA review and remediation follow-up.
• Provide training on SOX compliance and AES CSA program/testing.
• Assist in Aggregation of Deficiencies and follow-up on remediation.

Skills

SOX testing

GAAP analytics

Data analytics

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries. AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. 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 honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry. Ifyou'reready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future,we'repowering it.

TITLE:

Lead Analyst, Internal Audit

EMPLOYER:

AES US Services, LLC

LOCATION:

One Monument Circle Indianapolis, IN 22203

DUTIES:

• Conduct internal audits, testing and review of the Control Self-Assessment / SOX compliance and report findings.
• Conduct financial and operational internal audits, including audit planning, definition of audit scope, development of audit programs, and identification of key risks and controls.
• Prepare and maintain audit documentation, including process flowcharts, process narratives, and control descriptions supporting SOX and internal control requirements.
• Perform and document tests of internal controls, including substantive testing and evaluation of design and operating effectiveness.
• Analyze audit evidence using enterprise system data and analytics tools, supporting population-based testing and data driven audit conclusions.
• Perform and document tests of controls, including substantive testing and evaluation of design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop audit reports and communicate findings and recommendations to management, including control deficiencies and remediation actions.
• Coordinate audit activities with internal stakeholders and external auditors, including review of management self-assessments (CSA) and follow up on remediation of audit findings.
• Provide training related to SOX compliance and AES CSA Program/testing to SBU based testers
• Assist Internal Audit team in performing and coordinating the local Aggregation of Deficiencies.
• Perform follow up procedures on audit recommendations and control deficiency remediation.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Accounting, Management or related field and 4 years of progressively responsible experience in internal or external auditing focused on accounting and finance.

Job requires (4) years of experience in each of the following:

• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX Section 404) testing and compliance
• Performance of U.S. GAAP-based analytical procedures to identify financial reporting risks and control deficiencies
• Extraction, transformation and reconciliation of complex financial and operational data from SAP systems for population-based audit testing
• Audit experience in the energy industry
• Design and development of advanced Power BI data models and audit analytics to support continuous control monitoring
• Applying advanced data analytics, including at least 2 years of using AI-enabled techniques to detect anomalies and control failures across large enterprise data sets.

TRAVEL:

Up to 10% domestic travel

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.