Westar Energy
Sr IT Auditor
Westar Energy, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Description
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
JOB TITLE:
Sr IT Auditor
REQUISITION ID:
CFO005G
DEPARTMENT:
Audit Services - Topeka General Office or Kansas City Headquarters
LOCATION:
Topeka, KS
Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE:
Minimum: $79,100 - Midpoint: $105,400
Scheduled Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required, some flexibility in schedule, hybrid work option)
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide objective assurance and insight into Company governance, risk management, and control practices to support Evergy's mission. Conduct, document, and report results of audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews that focus on information technology and security controls. This includes evaluating policies and procedures, assisting with risk assessments, writing detailed audit observations, and developing conclusions and recommendations based on the observations. Position responsibilities include providing feedback on internal controls and leading practices. A key responsibility for this position is building effective working relationships.
•Conduct IT audits, including SOX ITGC testing, and evaluate internal controls related to the information technology and security areas.
•Recommend improvements to strengthen controls and ensure compliance with IT requirements.
•Enhance efficiency through innovation, process improvements, and technology.
•Foster strong working relationships by providing clear, accurate, and responsive information.
•Assess risks associated with key applications, infrastructure, and information security.
•Apply professional internal auditing standards to execute the audit plan.
•Complete IT audit projects on schedule and within budget, identifying performance improvements.
•Develop comprehensive audit workpapers; prepare effective audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, accounting, finance, or a related field is required. Utility experience is a plus.
•Certification (e.g., CISA, CIA, CISSP) or advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is highly preferred.
•Minimum 5 years of IT auditing or strong related IT experience.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
Requires a robust mix of technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
•Proficiency in audit planning, execution, and reporting.
•Expertise in auditing IT general computer controls (ITGCs) related to access management, change management, and system operations.
•Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and DevOps environments.
•Strong understanding of IT compliance and cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
•Proficiency in auditing enterprise systems and applications, such as ERPs, cloud platforms, and database systems.
•Expertise in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
•Advanced Excel skills, proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL), and understanding of automated controls testing and continuous monitoring.
•Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
•Strong leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
•Ability to work collaboratively and build partnering relationships with IT professionals and business stakeholders.
•Project management skills and the ability to coordinate work among team members.
•Initiative and self-reliance with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality performance under pressure.
•High level of analytical and problem-solving ability
•Maintain a high level of integrity and be committed to Evergy's guiding principles.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
None
Working Conditions: Normal office working conditions.
Evergy has a clear mission - to empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
JOB TITLE:
Sr IT Auditor
REQUISITION ID:
CFO005G
DEPARTMENT:
Audit Services - Topeka General Office or Kansas City Headquarters
LOCATION:
Topeka, KS
Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE:
Minimum: $79,100 - Midpoint: $105,400
Scheduled Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required, some flexibility in schedule, hybrid work option)
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide objective assurance and insight into Company governance, risk management, and control practices to support Evergy's mission. Conduct, document, and report results of audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews that focus on information technology and security controls. This includes evaluating policies and procedures, assisting with risk assessments, writing detailed audit observations, and developing conclusions and recommendations based on the observations. Position responsibilities include providing feedback on internal controls and leading practices. A key responsibility for this position is building effective working relationships.
•Conduct IT audits, including SOX ITGC testing, and evaluate internal controls related to the information technology and security areas.
•Recommend improvements to strengthen controls and ensure compliance with IT requirements.
•Enhance efficiency through innovation, process improvements, and technology.
•Foster strong working relationships by providing clear, accurate, and responsive information.
•Assess risks associated with key applications, infrastructure, and information security.
•Apply professional internal auditing standards to execute the audit plan.
•Complete IT audit projects on schedule and within budget, identifying performance improvements.
•Develop comprehensive audit workpapers; prepare effective audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, accounting, finance, or a related field is required. Utility experience is a plus.
•Certification (e.g., CISA, CIA, CISSP) or advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is highly preferred.
•Minimum 5 years of IT auditing or strong related IT experience.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
Requires a robust mix of technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
•Proficiency in audit planning, execution, and reporting.
•Expertise in auditing IT general computer controls (ITGCs) related to access management, change management, and system operations.
•Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and DevOps environments.
•Strong understanding of IT compliance and cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
•Proficiency in auditing enterprise systems and applications, such as ERPs, cloud platforms, and database systems.
•Expertise in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
•Advanced Excel skills, proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL), and understanding of automated controls testing and continuous monitoring.
•Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
•Strong leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
•Ability to work collaboratively and build partnering relationships with IT professionals and business stakeholders.
•Project management skills and the ability to coordinate work among team members.
•Initiative and self-reliance with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality performance under pressure.
•High level of analytical and problem-solving ability
•Maintain a high level of integrity and be committed to Evergy's guiding principles.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
None
Working Conditions: Normal office working conditions.
Evergy has a clear mission - to empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.