Hybrid Internal Audit Analyst - Risk, Controls & Improvement

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

Job summary

Primary Services invites an Internal Audit Analyst to join a leading energy utility in Houston. You will support risk-based engagements, assess controls, and improve financial and operational processes across a large utility.

Responsibilities include planning, testing, documentation, and collaboration with stakeholders to resolve findings. A CPA/CIA or progress toward credential is preferred; SAP/IDEA/Tableau experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field required.
• 2+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, finance, compliance, quality assurance, or operational business functions.
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk assessments, financial processes, and audit methodologies.
• Experience performing audit testing, preparing workpapers, or documenting control evaluations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SAP, IDEA, Tableau, or TeamMate+ preferred.
• Public accounting or utility industry experience preferred.
• CPA, CIA, MBA, or plans to pursue an advanced credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Perform audit testing, evaluate supporting documentation, and prepare detailed audit workpapers.
• Assess internal controls, business processes, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify potential risks, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.
• Document audit findings, supporting evidence, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Draft audit scopes, reports, and other deliverables for management review.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to investigate findings and develop appropriate resolutions.
• Support internal control validations, risk assessments, and process improvement reviews.
• Utilize data analysis and automated audit tools to evaluate transactions and operational performance.
• Assist with annual audit planning, special investigations, and management-requested projects.
• Monitor audit deadlines, documentation quality, and completion of assigned testing activities.
• Guide junior associates on basic audit testing and documentation procedures.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Documentation

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

IDEA

Tableau

TeamMate+

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Primary Services invites an Internal Audit Analyst to join a leading energy utility in Houston. You will support risk-based engagements, assess controls, and improve financial and operational processes across a large utility.

Responsibilities include planning, testing, documentation, and collaboration with stakeholders to resolve findings. A CPA/CIA or progress toward credential is preferred; SAP/IDEA/Tableau experience is a plus.