Senior Internal Audit Lead - Data-Driven Assurance

TXU Retail Services Company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company in Irving, Texas is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist III to lead complex assurance and advisory audits focused on financial, operational, and compliance risks. The role emphasizes deploying data analytics and serving as Auditor-in-Charge on cross-unit engagements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of audit experience, with CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent preferred, and prior exposure to electric power generation or energy trading is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of audit or other relevant experience.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CCSA, CIDA, or CFE preferred.
• Previous experience in electric power generation, electric retail or energy trading businesses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns all audit lifecycle phases for risk-based engagements, including on-time completion and documentation in the audit system.
• Plans audit objectives, scope, timelines, and assigns team members as applicable.
• Conducts interviews to understand processes and communicates objectives to customers; develops audit programs when needed.
• Identifies and evaluates risks and controls; determines testing strategies and applies data analytics.
• Summarizes issues, prepares audit reports, and collaborates with customers on risk-mitigating actions.
• Maintains updates to key stakeholders, including executives up to EVP; follows up on remediation and closure of issues.
• Supports annual risk assessment and audit plan development; analyzes data and participates in ERM workshops.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business discipline

Job description

Vistra Corporate Services Company in Irving, Texas is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist III to lead complex assurance and advisory audits focused on financial, operational, and compliance risks. The role emphasizes deploying data analytics and serving as Auditor-in-Charge on cross-unit engagements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of audit experience, with CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent preferred, and prior exposure to electric power generation or energy trading is advantageous.