Internal Auditor Sr

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join their team in Houston, TX. This role involves leading SOX efforts, conducting audits, and improving compliance processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and professional certification (CPA or CIA).

Applicants should possess strong communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Experience in auditing processes, detail orientation, and proficiency in MS Office are essential, with flexibility for potential domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Professional certification CPA, CIA or equivalent license required.
• Approximately 10% domestic travel.
• Experience in collaborating with individuals across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX efforts for worldwide operations and coordinate documentation.
• Conduct annual risk assessments and assist with SOX scoping.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers to support conclusions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking and analytical skills

Project and time management skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

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.

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Duties

• Assist with leading the SOX effort for worldwide operations, including coordination with business process owners regarding the documentation and operating effectiveness of processes, risks and controls.


• Conduct annual risk assessment process and assist with SOX scoping discussions.


• Perform first level of review and perform independent SOX testing for key controls.


• Coordinate with external auditors on SOX testing and related activities.


• Recommend changes and improvements to existing controls, standards and procedures to improve operating performance while strengthening the control environment.


• Interact effectively with a wide variety of people in a range of settings.


• Maintain and update SOX documentation in SharePoint workpaper repository, including controls, test plans and Visio flowcharts.


• Assist in documenting SOX deficiencies throughout the year.


• Perform other projects as assigned, including but not limited to investigations, audits, etc.

Audit Duties

• 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, document 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.


• 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.


• Works productively with minimal supervision, strong team leader and excellent presentation skills.


• Critical thinking and analytical skills.


• Approximately 10% domestic travel.


• Proficiency in MS Office.

Desired Qualifications

• Oil and gas and/or process manufacturing experience.


• Minimum 4 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.


• Relocation will not be provided.

EEO Statement

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.