**JOB DESCRIPTION** Southern Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate to join our Internal Audit department. This position will be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Internal Audit reporting, developing PowerBi dashboards and other tools to monitor real-time metrics for the business and internal reporting. This position may also be responsible for participation in assurance/advisory work and may be asked to contribute to special projects and other internal initiative work. This position requires an intermediate/advanced degree of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on PowerBi, PowerPoint, and Excel. **_**This position is in a hybrid work environment (in office/remote). It is expected that the successful candidate will report to the Atlanta office a minimum of 3x per week._** **MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Work closely with Chief Audit Executive and IA management to determine and develop useful reports and dashboards within PowerBi and other data visualization / data analytic tools + Utilize deep and or proven knowledge to collaborate with the business + Draft recommendations to be delivered in an advisory/assurance report to the business + Maintain current reporting dashboards to enable executive and management insights regarding the current state of audit plan progress and IA performance metrics + Assist in the coordination of data for external examinations performed by outside parties or regulatory bodies (external audit or other regulatory bodies) + Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices in auditing and advancements in technology that can be leveraged to improve the internal audit function + Work on special projects or internal initiatives, as requested + Build relationships with peers and audit customers, including all levels of management, and understand how to influence peers and audit customers + Understand the importance of using accurate information in decision making and contribute ideas to develop new solutions to problems **REQUIREMENTS** **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in Business or Business related field (Accounting/Finance/etc), Computer Science, Data Analytics, or equivalent education discipline required + Advanced Degree is a plus + Job related certification (ex. CPA, CIA, CFE) is required **Experience:** + 2+ years PowerBI or Data Visualization experience is required + 5+ years audit experience is required + Experience with PowerApps and PowerAutomate is helpful + Advanced proficiency with Excel and Powerpoint + Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills + Demonstrated ability to multi-task multiple projects at once and prioritize work + Demonstrated time management skills, work efficiently to meet deadlines, take initiative and assist in setting project objectives + Demonstrated ability to independently complete projects with some supervision **Skills and Abilities** + Excellent problem-solving skills + Able to interpret data sets into actionable insights + Intellectually curious, problem solver, can suggest new ways of doing things + Possess at least an intermediate level of skills in critical thinking, communication, project management, relationship building and influencing, team building, cultural awareness, and change management + Experience performing data analytics using query tools + Strong team player with service-oriented attitude and customer focus (people person) + Understands the importance of risk management, internal controls, governance, and anti-fraud programs + Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's values of safety, unquestionable trust, superior performance and total commitment Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com . Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Job Identification: 9704 Job Category: Accounting & Auditing Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Company Services