Senior Internal Auditor

Noble Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Corporation in Houston is looking for an auditor with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. The successful candidate will participate in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance assessments, operational audits, and investigations, while assessing business processes and control environments.

A Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of audit experience are required. The position may involve travel and requires collaboration with internal and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of audit and/or accounting experience.
• Experience in a Big4 accounting firm's internal audit practice is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and travel domestically or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based assurance activities including SOX engagements.
• Examine adequacy of the company’s internal control systems.
• Collaborate with auditors and business process owners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related discipline

Tools

CPA

CIA

CISA

Job description

Role Overview

This role requires an auditor with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an adequate understanding of business processes and control environments. The auditor will apply professional judgement and audit knowledge in evaluating control design, operating effectiveness, and underlying risks. Key responsibilities include participation in Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance assessments, operational and compliance audits, investigations, and other projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of audit and/or accounting experience.
• Experience in a Big4 accounting firm’s internal audit practice or industry experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Professional certification preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.).
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally, if necessary.

Essential Functions

• Execute risk‑based assurance activities, including operational, financial, regulatory, and Sarbanes‑Oxley engagements under Internal Audit management.
• Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s internal control system under the COSO framework in compliance with SOX Section404.
• Apply professional skepticism and sound judgment when executing audit procedures to verify operating effectiveness of controls, identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and emerging risks.
• Develop a working understanding of the organization’s end‑to‑end business processes and key business cycles (e.g., revenue, procurement/payables, treasury, payroll/human resources) to evaluate risks and controls and identify improvement opportunities.
• Document SOX testing and audit results/conclusions in accordance with professional auditing standards and departmental policies.
• Work independently and collaboratively with internal and external auditors, business process owners, and management.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory

None

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noble is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or genetic information.