Auditor II: Controls & SOX Lead in Internal Audit

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

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.