Auditor II

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking an Auditor II to participate in internal audits, vendor audits, and process reviews. You will assist in evaluating control design and testing operating effectiveness, with opportunities to lead projects and interact with management and the Board.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, planning and documentation, along with clear, concise reporting. Travel up to 30% may be required, including potential international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or other business degree required.
• 3 years’ experience in internal audit or 1 year in public accounting or consulting.
• Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance/testing, COSO and governance frameworks preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30% (may include international travel).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting results of internal audit projects.
• Assist in assessing business risks and developing risk-based project plans.
• Identify improvements in processes and internal controls and discuss with process owners.
• Participate in client opening and closing meetings for projects.
• Prepare workpapers supporting observations and document work performed.
• Evaluate governance processes used to monitor risk mitigation activities.
• Draft concise descriptions of issues for project reports and Board communications.
• Present findings to Internal Audit leadership and process owners.
• Support outside firms performing consulting engagements and audits.
• Monitor implementation of management action plans.
• Perform data analysis, evaluate results, and draw conclusions for SOX projects.
• Work independently with limited direction and coordinate with team members.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Data analysis

SOX controls testing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or other business degree

3 years’ internal audit experience or 1 year in public accounting or consulting

Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or progress towards certification

Tools

CaseWare IDEA

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

SUMMARY

The Auditor II participates in and occasionally serves as the team leader for a variety of projects which include internal audit reviews, vendor audits, process reviews, internal investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing and other projects. The Auditor II is responsible for assisting in the evaluation the design of controls and testing the operating effectiveness of controls during many of these projects. The Auditor II must have the ability to assess risks and assist in setting scope and objectives for projects. The Auditor II also assists in designing audit procedures to achieve project objectives, The Auditor II also documents the results of the work performed and assists in the preparation of draft reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in planning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting to management on the results of internal audit projects.
• Assists in assessing risks relating to business risks and in developing risk-based project plans.
• Identifies opportunities for improvements in processes and internal controls and discusses improvement opportunities with process owners.
• Participates in client opening (kick-off) and closing meetings for projects.
• Prepares workpapers that support observations and document work performed.
• Evaluates governance processes, procedures, and actions that management uses to monitor the risk mitigation activities of the company.
• Drafts written descriptions of issues that are clear and concise that can be included in project reports and in communications to the Board of Directors.
• Presents findings to Internal Audit Supervisor, Internal Audit Managers, the Chief Audit Executive, and Process Owners.
• Directly supports outside firms performing consulting engagements, financial audits, and assessments of management’s reviews of internal controls.
• Performs monitoring the implementation of management action plans.
• Performs data analysis, evaluates results, and draws conclusions on the results in support of internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley projects.
• Works independently with limited direction and guidance, and coordinates project activities with other team members.
• Interacts and communicates with management, team members, and other personnel throughout the organization.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or other business degree required.
• Combination of 3 years’ experience in internal audit or 1 year in public accounting or consulting.
• Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or demonstrated progress towards a professional certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of internal audit practices, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and testing approaches is preferred.
• Knowledge of governance activities and control frameworks such as COSO is preferred.
• Ability to apply experience, critical thinking skills, and internal control concepts to evaluate processes and identify risks.
• Knowledge of enabling technologies and digital transformation initiatives, including agile methodology, process automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate financial statement data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Data analysis experience using CaseWare IDEA or similar tools would be a plus.
• Experience working with SAP and JD Edwards is a plus.
• Chemicals or Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time (may include international travel).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. 30% travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.