Senior Internal Audit Lead – Risk & Controls

The AES Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation, a leading US-based global power company, seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits and advisory engagements. The role emphasizes independence, professional judgment, and safeguarding financial and operational integrity.

Responsibilities include evaluating controls, driving remediation, and coaching team members. The position is hybrid and based in multiple locations, with domestic and international travel opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in internal audit, external audit, risk management or related area.
• CIA/CPA or equivalent preferred; certification pursuit encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based audits and advisory reviews.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls across business processes.
• Support SOX compliance activities and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit tools

Analytics/Visualization tools

Job description

The AES Corporation, a leading US-based global power company, seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits and advisory engagements. The role emphasizes independence, professional judgment, and safeguarding financial and operational integrity.

Responsibilities include evaluating controls, driving remediation, and coaching team members. The position is hybrid and based in multiple locations, with domestic and international travel opportunities as needed.