Lead Auditor - SOX & Data Analytics

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Auditor to lead diverse internal audit projects, including SOX testing, vendor audits, and process reviews. You will assess controls, define scope, design procedures, and document results for management and the Board.

You will supervise planning and execution, perform data analysis with analytics and AI, and present findings to senior leadership. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in internal audit, public accounting or consulting.
• Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or demonstrated progress towards a professional certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of internal audit practices, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and testing approaches.
• Knowledge of governance activities and control frameworks such as COSO.
• Experience performing data analytics leveraging data analytics tools (such as CaseWare IDEA) and leveraging artificial intelligence resources.
• Knowledge of enabling technologies and digital transformation initiatives, including agile methodology, process automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate financial statement data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including interviews.
• Experience working with SAP and JD Edwards is a plus.
• Chemicals or Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time (may include international travel).

Responsibilities

• Perform planning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting to management on the results of internal audit projects.
• Assists in assessing risks relating to business risks and in developing risk-based project plans.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in processes and internal controls and discuss improvement opportunities with process owners.
• Participate in or lead client opening (kick-off) and closing meetings for projects.
• Develop audit work programs and prepare workpapers that support observations and document work performed.
• Perform data analysis using data analytics tools and artificial intelligence resources, evaluate results, and draw conclusions on the results in support of internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley projects.
• Draft written descriptions of issues that are clear and concise that can be included in project reports and in reports to the Board of Directors.
• Present findings to Internal Audit Managers, the Chief Audit Executive, and Process Owners.
• Directly support outside firms performing consulting engagements, financial audits, and assessments of management’s review of internal controls.
• Perform monitoring the implementation of management action plans.
• Work independently with limited direction and guidance, and effectively coordinate project activities with other team members.
• Interact and communicate effectively with management, team members, and other personnel throughout the organization.

Skills

Data analytics

AI in audits

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

4+ years internal audit experience

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

CaseWare IDEA

Job description

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Auditor to lead diverse internal audit projects, including SOX testing, vendor audits, and process reviews. You will assess controls, define scope, design procedures, and document results for management and the Board.

You will supervise planning and execution, perform data analysis with analytics and AI, and present findings to senior leadership. Travel up to 30% may be required.