Senior Internal Auditor

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role focuses on planning and conducting risk-based operational audits and advisory reviews, evaluating control design and effectiveness, and translating complex analyses into actionable insights for decision-making.

The successful candidate will collaborate across functions, influence process improvements, and support enterprise risk management initiatives, while traveling domestically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• CIA/CPA or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in internal/audit or risk management is required.
• Big 4 or multinational experience preferred.
• Ability to manage complex assignments and balance priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits of operational processes across the organization.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls (operational, financial, compliance, technology-enabled).
• Identify root causes and partner with management on practical recommendations.
• Prepare workpapers, findings, and reports meeting quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit analytics tools

Visualization tools

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work ranking across the markets where we operate. 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 honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

We are seeking a collaborative, analytical, and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. In this role, you will plan and execute risk-based operational audits and advisory reviews, assess the design and effectiveness of controls, and translate complex analyses into meaningful business insights that support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, working across functions, and building productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You will have the opportunity to influence business processes, contribute to enterprise risk management initiatives, identify opportunities for operational excellence, and help drive continuous improvement across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive, risk-based audits of operational processes, including scoping, risk assessment, audit program development, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of operational, financial, compliance, technology-enabled, and risk management controls.
• Identify root causes, assess business impact, and partner with management to develop practical, value-driven, and risk-based recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported workpapers, findings, and reports that meet internal quality standards and professional auditing requirements.
• Communicate audit objectives, progress updates, emerging risks, and results to stakeholders in a timely, transparent, and constructive manner.
• Build trusted relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and support sustainable process improvements and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with audit team members and business partners throughout engagements, proactively sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and solutions-oriented environment.
• Monitor remediation commitments and evaluate supporting evidence to determine whether identified risks have been effectively addressed.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to team members, helping foster learning, development, and long-term success.
• Contribute to annual risk assessments, audit planning activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and the enhancement of audit methodologies, technologies, and tools.
• Support Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance activities and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, as applicable.
• Stay informed about industry developments, regulatory changes, emerging risks, data analytics, and evolving internal audit practices to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the team.
• Participate in special projects and advisory engagements that contribute to organizational priorities while expanding your professional capabilities and business knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, operational processes, compliance, or a related area.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or an equivalent designation is preferred.
• Candidates actively pursuing certification are encouraged to apply and will be supported in their professional development.
• Experience within a Big 4 accounting firm, internal audit consulting practice, or a complex multinational organization is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and execute complex assignments while effectively balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts in a clear and impactful way to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate effectively across teams, value diverse viewpoints, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, reviewing work, or supporting the development of others is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and audit, analytics, visualization, governance, risk, or compliance tools is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Typical travel is approximately 10% to 20% annually, though actual requirements may vary based on business needs and audit priorities.

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.

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future.

Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action.

We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other.

We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.

Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers