Internal Audit Sr

OXY, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

OXY, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead Occidental's annual SOX assessment across worldwide operations. You will coordinate with senior leadership, process owners and external auditors to ensure robust controls and timely testing.

The role combines SOX execution (80%) with broader internal audit duties (20%), requiring strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, and some domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CIA certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management.
• Knowledge of SOX provisions and methodologies.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Travel approximately 5% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual SOX assessment for worldwide operations.
• Coordinate with senior leadership, process owners and external auditors.
• Review and test key controls; document results.
• Maintain SOX documentation in workpapers.
• Support risk assessment and scoping discussions.
• Assist in audits planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Follow up on management action plans and special investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CIA certification

Tools

SAP

Visio

SharePoint

Data analytics tools

Job description

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Open position of Senior Internal Auditor to act as the primary team lead associated with Occidental's annual SOX assessment for its worldwide operations, including coordinating with senior leadership, business process owners and third party auditors.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Internal Auditor within our Corporate Internal Audit (IA) group based in Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Duties (80%)

• Act as the primary team lead associated with Occidental's annual SOX assessment for its worldwide operations, including coordinating with senior leadership and business process owners
• Assist with leading the annual risk assessment process and assist with SOX scoping discussions
• Perform first level of review and perform independent SOX testing for key controls
• At as the primary liaison with external auditors coordinating SOX related activities
• Recommend changes and improvements to existing processes and controls, to improve efficiencies while strengthening the control environment
• Interact effectively with a wide variety of people in a range of settings
• Maintain and update SOX documentation in the workpaper repository, including controls, test plans, and process flowcharts
• Perform a first level review of documenting SOX deficiencies throughout the year
• Perform other projects as assigned, included but not limited to special investigations, audits, etc.

Audit Duties (20%)

• Participate and assist in all phases of audits in accordance with internal audit methodology for assurance and advisory projects from planning, scoping, scheduling, business unit coordination, risk assessment, testing, and reporting.
• Perform process walk-throughs, documents process narratives and flowcharts, and complete testing of areas assigned; and prepare accurate, complete, objective, and timely audit workpapers to support conclusions and recommendations.
• Identify process risks, control strengths and weaknesses.
• Assist with developing effective solutions to mitigate control weaknesses and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Assist with developing audit reports on findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Follow-up, monitor and validate completion of management action plans.
• Participate in special assignments and fraud investigations as deemed necessary by management, the Audit Committee and the Vice President, Internal Audit.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting
• Professional certification CPA, CIA or equivalent license
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience in collaborating with individuals across all levels of the organization
• Strong team leader, experience in creating a collaborative environment, and excellent presentation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong project and time management skills
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance
• Knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Approximately five% domestic travel
• Proficiency in MS Office

Desired Qualifications:

• Oil and gas experience.
• Minimum five years finance or accounting experience; audit experience in "big four" public accounting firms.
• Knowledge of COSO 2013 framework and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
• Experience with SAP, Visio, SharePoint, and data analytics tools and techniques

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.