Senior Internal Auditor

Our client is a Fortune 500 company that is the largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources in the United States.

**This role is hybrid in Houston - Remote candidates will not be considered
**This is a fulltime direct hire role that does not provide Sponsorship - so no C2C candidates will be considered at this time.

Internal Audit provides a remarkable opportunity for team members to understand the company’s business, processes, people and technology. The scope of our efforts spans across all aspects of the business, from governance and financial management through business operations and customer interaction.

Position Summary:

Internal Auditors can expect to participate on projects that cover a wide range of topics, in areas significant to Company objectives, while interacting with various levels of management. Internal Auditors work closely with the business owners using our expertise to support the business in matters related to operations, finance, information technology, business improvements, governance, risk management, and controls.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Audit Manager;
• Responsible for conducting and documenting audits from planning to reporting. This includes performing a risk assessment, designing effective audit steps/tests, reviewing work of others, performing audit procedures and presenting issues to various levels of management;
• Audits the accounting and statistical data of various departments, divisions and locations in order to verify accuracy in compliance with plans, policies and procedures prescribed by management;
• Responsible for conducting and documenting audit projects in a variety of areas with an emphasis on operational, and financial audits;
• Evaluates business processes, procedures, policies and internal controls and identifies factors causing deficiencies;
• Evaluates internal controls and designs and conducts tests;
• Assists in the implementation and support of a continuous auditing program;
• Oversees and/or performs Data Analytics including complex analysis, dashboard report and exception reporting;
• Documents all work according to standards consistent with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF);
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and accurately using professional oral and written communications with all levels of management;
• Prepares and submits reports of audit results including making recommendations on matters of significance and follows up on audit recommendations to ensure implementation;
• Assist Internal Audit management with administrative duties of the department; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Portfolio of Assignments: (estimated)

• SOX/Compliance: 10% - 15%
• Operational & Financial Audits: 65% - 75%
• Consulting/Other Projects: 5% - 10%

Qualifications and Experience:

• Six to eight years internal audit experience (or equivalent)- one year of operational audit experience;
• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management;
• Strong analytical skills to analyze complex and inconsistent data;
• Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices;
• Exposure to Electronic Work papers (e.g. TeamMate);
• Knowledge of the following: Microsoft Office Applications, Windows, or Data Analysis Tools;
• Experience with Data Analytics, Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence tools (i.e. Microsoft Power BI, Cognos, Tableau) (Preferred); and
• Prior industry experience is a plus.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a combination
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)
• Professional certification such as CIA or CPA highly preferred