Internal Audit Analyst

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

Build your auditing career with a leading energy utility serving millions of customers. Gain exposure to enterprise-wide financial, operational, and compliance audits while working alongside experienced audit professionals. Enjoy a hybrid schedule with four days onsite in Houston and potential remote Fridays, plus the opportunity for permanent employment following an initial six-month assignment.

The Internal Audit Analyst will support risk-based audit engagements, evaluate internal controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen financial and operational processes across a large energy organization. This position involves conducting audit testing, analyzing business risks, documenting findings, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve compliance and operational effectiveness. The role provides hands‑on experience in corporate governance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a 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.
• Experience analyzing financial or operational data and documenting findings.
• 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.
• Familiarity with risk-based audit planning, process reviews, and compliance assessments preferred.