What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor Fraud & Forensics position at Weatherford?
Job Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
Weatherford is seeking a highly motivated Internal Auditor Fraud & Forensics to lead and support critical risk and compliance areas, including Fraud Risk Management, Compliance Investigations, and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Testing. This cross-functional role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-integrity environment and is passionate about driving ethical culture, improving controls, and safeguarding organizational assets. The Internal Auditor will work as an integral part of the Assurance Team in performing financial, operational, and compliance audits.
Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Weatherford is seeking a highly motivated Internal Auditor Fraud & Forensics to lead and support critical risk and compliance areas, including Fraud Risk Management, Compliance Investigations, and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Testing. This cross-functional role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-integrity environment and is passionate about driving ethical culture, improving controls, and safeguarding organizational assets. The Internal Auditor will work as an integral part of the Assurance Team in performing financial, operational, and compliance audits.
Responsibilities
- Lead and enhance the enterprise-wide fraud risk management program.
- Perform fraud risk assessments and gap analyses across business units.
- Develop and execute data analytics to identify fraud indicators and unusual trends.
- Lead fraud awareness initiatives and training campaigns for employees and stakeholders.
- Support internal compliance and ethics investigations, including case planning, document review, interviews, and evidence handling.
- Prepare dashboards and executive summaries of audit findings, fraud risk indicators, and SOX status updates.
- Support SOX control testing for key financial and IT processes.
- Identify control deficiencies, recommend remediation, and track resolution progress.
- Contribute to process improvement efforts through control design enhancements or automation opportunities.
- Maintain a high degree of integrity, including an honorable attitude and high professional standards with truthful and consistent character.
- Appreciate the value of multiple perspectives and diverse expertise, encouraging a collaborative environment.
- Work independently with limited guidance from managers.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and complete each within their prescribed time frames.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or another related field (master's degree a plus).
- Preferred certifications: CPA, CIA, CFE, or similar.
- 5 years of experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, investigations, or forensic accounting with at least one year in the energy or oil & gas industry.
- Candidates with an oil and gas operational background that possess a strong understanding of financial concepts and business processes will be considered.
- Experience with JDE, Oracle, Hyperion or equivalent systems.
- Willing to travel.
- Fluent in English. Fluency in another language preferred (Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, Arabic, etc.).
- Strong understanding of SOX 404, fraud schemes, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and interact with stakeholders across various levels.
