Auditor I

Aquent; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Large Energy Company in Houston, TX seeks an Auditor with a continuous improvement mindset. The role supports risk assessments, internal controls, and process reviews across the organization in a hybrid setting (4 days on site, 1 day remote).

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in audit or related fields, with strong analytical skills, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while aligning with governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field is required.
• MBA, CPA or CIA preferred or plan to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing risk-based audit and advisory reviews.
• Perform audit testing, document work performed and prepare workpapers.
• Support issue identification by gathering evidence and data analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate risks and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Draft audit deliverables including scope and reports clearly and concisely.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of audit work.

Skills

Auditing

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or business-related field

MBA, CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

SAP

IDEA

Tableau

TeamMate+

Job description

#LI-ES2 Hybrid 4 days a week on site in downtown Houston, 1 day remote

Large Energy Company is seeking an Auditor with a continuous improvement mindset. The Internal Audit team’s mission is to provide services that add value and improve company operations, internal controls, and processes, and assist in meeting the company’s strategic and business objectives. Under the direction of an Audit Manager, Audit Lead Audit Senior, the Auditor supports a variety of internal audit assignments including risk and control assessments, financial, operational and compliance audits, internal control validations, process reviews, and other management‑requested projects.

The team’s priorities are risk based and focus on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement and fostering an inclusive culture that focuses on people development.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in planning and executing riskbased audit and advisory reviews, including contributing and developing basic testing procedures with management guidance.
• Perform audit testing, document work performed and prepare clear and complete workpapers.
• Support issue identification by gathering evidence, performing data analysis, and documenting observations.
• Collaborate with key client stakeholders within a business function to evaluate risks and identify process improvement opportunities that are value added.
• Collaborate with key client stakeholders to promptly discuss and research resolutions for identified issues and observations.
• Draft audit deliverables, including audit scope and audit reports, in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
• Build and maintain key relationships with key stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
• Accountable for meeting deadlines, adhering to department quality standards, and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Assist Audit Management in the preparation of the annual audit plan in a manner that promotes continuous improvement and business culture.
• Provide direction to Associates on basic audit procedures and documentation expectations
• Utilize automated analysis tools to support audit activities.
• Other duties/investigations/special projects based on needs of the business.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field is required.
• MBA, CPA or CIA preferred or plan to pursue.

Experience:

• 1-3 year experience in audit, accounting, finance, quality assurance, compliance and/or operational business related disciplines may suffice.
• Public accounting and/or utility industry experience is a plus
• SAP, IDEA, Tableau and TeamMate+ experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal/written communication, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills
• Knowledge and understanding of internal controls, risks, and business processes
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts.
• Analytical mindset with basic data analysis capability.
• Captures, organizes, and presents ideas, facts, data, etc., in a well-structured and concise manner
• Ability to show willingness to learn leveraging insights and data to support the internal audit plan through the identification of critical business areas and continually assessing risks and gap
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and change focus as new information becomes available
• Strong proficiency in MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques

Competencies:

• 1. Business and Financial Acumen – Understand the impact actions and decision have on the bottom line of the enterprise.
• Understand drivers of profitability.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how day-to-day activities impact CNP bottom line.
• Proactively look for and implement ways to reduce or contain costs where appropriate.
• Knowledgeable of technology enhancements and the efficiencies it brings to company operations