Senior Auditor

Westlake; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake in Houston seeks a Senior Auditor to lead a range of internal audit projects, vendor audits, and SOX controls testing. The role emphasizes risk assessment, scope setting, and designing audit procedures, with responsibility for documenting work and drafting reports.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, at least 4 years of internal audit experience, and professional certifications (CISA/CIA/CPA/CFE) or progress toward them; familiarity with SAP/JD Edwards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in internal audit, public accounting or consulting.
• Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or progress toward certification preferred.
• Knowledge of internal audit practices, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and testing approaches.
• Knowledge of COSO governance framework and control environments.
• Experience with data analytics leveraging analytics tools and AI resources; SAP/JD Edwards experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting to management on the results of internal audit projects.
• Assist 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 with process owners.
• Lead client opening and closing meetings for projects.
• Develop audit work programs and prepare workpapers to support observations and document work performed.
• Draft clear written descriptions of issues for reports to management and the Board.
• Present findings to Internal Audit Managers and Process Owners.
• Coordinate with outside firms performing engagements as needed.
• Monitor implementation of management action plans.
• Work independently with limited direction and coordinate project activities.
• Interact with management and team members effectively across the organization.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

SOX controls

Data analytics

CaseWare IDEA

SAP

JD Edwards

Audit procedures

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE) or progress toward

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

CaseWare IDEA

Job description

Summary

The Senior Auditor participates in and frequently serves as the team leader for a variety of projects which include internal audit reviews, vendor audits, process reviews, internal investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing and other projects. The Senior Auditor is responsible for evaluating the design of controls and testing the operating effectiveness of controls during many of these projects. The Senior Auditor must have the ability to assess risks and assist in setting scope and objectives for projects. The Senior Auditor also assists in designing audit procedures to achieve project objectives, The Senior Auditor also documents the results of the work performed and prepares draft reports.

Summary

The Senior Auditor participates in and frequently serves as the team leader for a variety of projects which include internal audit reviews, vendor audits, process reviews, internal investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing and other projects. The Senior Auditor is responsible for evaluating the design of controls and testing the operating effectiveness of controls during many of these projects. The Senior Auditor must have the ability to assess risks and assist in setting scope and objectives for projects. The Senior Auditor also assists in designing audit procedures to achieve project objectives, The Senior Auditor also documents the results of the work performed and prepares draft reports.

Duties And 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.

Education, Experience And 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 the ability to conduct effective 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).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. 30% travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required. Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.