Auditor II

Westlake; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking an Auditor II to participate in a range of audit projects, including internal audits, vendor audits, process reviews, and SOX control testing. You will help assess risks, design procedures, and test control effectiveness while drafting reports and presenting findings to senior leaders.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3 years of internal audit experience (or 1 year in public accounting), and certifications or progress toward certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or related business field.
• 3 years’ internal audit experience or 1 year in public accounting/consulting.
• Professional certification (CISA/CIA/CPA/CFE) or progress toward certification preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX, COSO and internal audit practices.
• Familiarity with SAP or JD Edwards is a plus.
• Data analytics skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, testing, and reporting audit results.
• Assist in assessing risks and developing risk-based project plans.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in processes and controls with owners.
• Participate in project kick-offs and closing meetings.
• Prepare workpapers supporting observations and document work performed.
• Evaluate governance processes and actions for risk mitigation monitoring.
• Draft concise issue descriptions for reports and Board communications.
• Present findings to Internal Audit leadership and process owners.
• Support external firms on consulting engagements and audits.
• Monitor the implementation of management action plans.
• Perform data analysis and draw conclusions for SOX projects.
• Work independently and coordinate project activities with team members.
• Interacts with management and staff across the organization.

Skills

Risk assessment

Internal controls evaluation

Audit procedures design

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

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

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

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

Knowledge of COSO framework and SOX compliance

Data analytics familiarity

Experience with SAP or JD Edwards

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

CaseWare IDEA

Job description

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.