Senior Auditor: Lead Internal Audit & Data Analytics

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

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a Senior Auditor to lead internal audit projects, evaluate control design, and test operating effectiveness. The role requires risk assessment, scoping, and drafting formal reports for management and the Board.

You will plan and execute audits, perform data analyses with analytics tools, and coordinate with external firms as needed. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in internal audit, public accounting or consulting.
• Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) preferred or progress towards certification.
• Knowledge of internal audit practices and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance/testing approaches.
• Familiarity with COSO framework and governance activities.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., CaseWare IDEA) and AI resources.
• Knowledge of enabling technologies including agile, process automation, data analytics, and AI.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate financial statement data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interviews when needed.
• SAP and JD Edwards experience is a plus; chemicals/manufacturing exposure beneficial.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (may include international travel).

Responsibilities

• Perform planning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting on internal audit projects.
• Assist in assessing business risks and develop risk-based project plans.
• Identify opportunities for improving processes and internal controls.
• Lead client opening and closing meetings for projects.
• Develop audit work programs and supporting workpapers.
• Conduct data analyses using analytics tools and AI resources; interpret results for SOX projects.
• Draft concise descriptions of issues for reports to management and the Board.
• Present findings to Internal Audit leadership and process owners.
• Support external firms during consulting engagements, audits, and control reviews.
• Monitor the implementation of management action plans.
• Work independently with limited direction and coordinate with team members.
• Communicate effectively with management and cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business degree

Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or demonstrated progress towards certification

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

CaseWare IDEA

Job description

Westlake Chemical seeks a Senior Auditor to lead internal audit projects, evaluate control design, and test operating effectiveness. The role requires risk assessment, scoping, and drafting formal reports for management and the Board.

You will plan and execute audits, perform data analyses with analytics tools, and coordinate with external firms as needed. Travel up to 30% may be required.