What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Staff position at Helix Energy Solutions Group?
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an international offshore energy services company that provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry, with a focus on well intervention, robotics and decommissioning operations. Our services are key in supporting a global energy transition by maximizing production of existing oil and gas reserves, decommissioning end-of-life oil and gas fields and supporting renewable energy developments.
Job Description
This position is responsible for performing assurance and advisory internal audit activities, primarily from Corporate Headquarters in Houston, TX, across the Company’s global locations, including US, Scotland, Brazil, and Singapore. Responsibilities include audits of financial and compliance controls, as well as special projects supporting Company and Internal Audit initiatives.
This position involves teaming and interaction with finance, information systems, operations and business unit team members at the local business unit and corporate levels. Strong organization and verbal/written communication skills are a prerequisite for effectively fulfilling the responsibilities of this position.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Education / Training: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business field required. Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience: minimum 2-3 years of accounting or audit background experience is required
Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel
Special Requirements And Qualifications
Job Description
This position is responsible for performing assurance and advisory internal audit activities, primarily from Corporate Headquarters in Houston, TX, across the Company’s global locations, including US, Scotland, Brazil, and Singapore. Responsibilities include audits of financial and compliance controls, as well as special projects supporting Company and Internal Audit initiatives.
This position involves teaming and interaction with finance, information systems, operations and business unit team members at the local business unit and corporate levels. Strong organization and verbal/written communication skills are a prerequisite for effectively fulfilling the responsibilities of this position.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
- Plan and perform internal audits that may include financial, operational and compliance reviews
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting
- Communicate results and issue reports to Management and auditees
- Follow up on action plans and perform remediation testing
- Execute other assignments and consulting projects requested by management and assist with special investigations as needed
- Gather and analyze large amounts of data in a variety of company settings
- Develop positive relationships with accounting and operations staff, management, and external auditors
- Participate in organizational and departmental initiatives
- Other administrative activities (e.g., report formatting, setting up workpaper files)
Education / Training: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business field required. Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience: minimum 2-3 years of accounting or audit background experience is required
Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel
Special Requirements And Qualifications
- A good understanding of GAAP and internal controls
- Additional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, etc. or eligibility for such, is a plus
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong written and communication skills
- Able to work independently and as a team player
- Self-starter and detail oriented
- This position is in the Corporate Houston office with the ability to work remote one day per week (following the probationary period.)
- Travel requirements typically less than 15%