Senior Auditor - Lead Audits, SOX & Advisory

LyondellBasell group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days a week

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Pension Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Assistance

Medical Plan options

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Senior Auditor in Houston, TX. You will evaluate internal controls, ensure policy compliance, and strengthen processes across the organization. The role leads smaller audits and supports larger engagements under supervision, applying data, technology, and AI in daily audit activities.

Based in Houston with up to 25% travel, you will build risk hypotheses, coach junior staff, and partner with ERM and compliance functions to improve governance and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.
• Typically 4+ years of progressive audit or business experience; leading sections preferred.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA or equivalent) preferred; candidates encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 with advanced Excel; SAP or ERP knowledge; data analytics tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit sections or smaller audits from planning to draft reporting.
• Develop risk hypotheses and scope for audits; link data to procedures.
• Coach Associate and Staff Auditors in real time.
• Prepare high-quality workpapers and draft findings with actionable recommendations.
• Support advisory engagements, SOX activities, and global audit initiatives.
• Use data analytics and AI judiciously with professional judgment.

Skills

Audit experience

Leadership

Communication

Business English

Data analytics

Problem solving

Coaching juniors

Cross-cultural

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/IS/Engineering)

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Power BI

Celonis

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a Senior Auditor in Houston, TX. You will evaluate internal controls, ensure policy compliance, and strengthen processes across the organization. The role leads smaller audits and supports larger engagements under supervision, applying data, technology, and AI in daily audit activities.

Based in Houston with up to 25% travel, you will build risk hypotheses, coach junior staff, and partner with ERM and compliance functions to improve governance and business outcomes.