Internal Auditor

Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Houston, TX

Job type: Full-time
Job Description:

• Travel every other month for 2 weeks (2nd and 3rd weeks). Notified of travel with 2 months' advance notice. (Paris, France)
• Hybrid = Mon & Tues (Office) - Wed - Fri (WFH) - this is a strict need.
• No IT Audit background
• Required Finance Audit background (minimum of 1-2 years Senior Assurance or Finance Auditor)
• A mix of IT & Finance Auditor ok
• 8 - 10 years of exp
• Certifications not required but preferred

Interviews

• 1st 45 mins virtual,
• 2nd in person 2 hours
• 3rd is in person, 45 mins
• Final (4th) virtual 1 hour

Relocation

• Open to Relocation to Houston
• Domestic relocation allowance is for one-half month's base salary. It also includes additional benefits such as:
• Reimbursement of reasonable expenses related to house hunting trip (eligible up to 7 days)
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel costs
• Shipment of household goods
• Lease cancellation up to $5K

Summary:

• The Internal Auditor position offers the chance to join the Western Hemisphere Audit team of the client, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.
• The Internal Auditor role is pivotal in evaluating the company's financial and operational processes to ensure compliance, identify risks, and recommend improvements. They are responsible for improving the company s operations by conducting assurance and advisory engagements by using a variety of procedures to test the design, adequacy, and operating effectiveness of controls.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning, organising, and eventually leading various audit engagements for the client businesses worldwide.
• Examine the company's financial records, accounting practices, and business operations to identify potential risks and inefficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Analyse risk management processes, identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote transparency and accountability.
• Participate in special projects, due diligence reviews, post-acquisition reviews, and investigations, as required.
• Attend seminars and training courses; stay current on job-related technology.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in accounting/finance.
• Master s or certifications (CPA/CIA/ACCA) preferred
• 4-8 yrs experience in an external audit firm. Big 4 experience preferred
• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks at a time & around 6 trips a year

Career Growth & Work Experience

• The position is a stepping stone into the client's Finance team & is considered a fast-tracked finance management development program. After 2-3 years in internal audit, learning company operations, internal auditors are promoted into finance roles across the globe. This is not an opportunity for those who want to stay in audit long-term.
• The client is a diverse and inclusive company that offers all employees a work environment in which their contribution is respected and valued. We value People, Technology and Performance because together we deliver outstanding results to build a sustainable future.

Benefits:

• Employees and family members will have access to the comprehensive benefits the client offers. These include:
• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Employee Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
• One of the most competitive 401(k) match percentages in the industry
• Company-provided short and long-term disability, basic life, accident (AD&D), and business travel accident insurance
• Paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• A mental health support program that is free, 100% confidential and available 24/7 for you and members of your family
• Flex Work Schedule (2-3 days in Houston office)