Senior Internal Auditor - Risk & SOX Advisory

AES Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to safeguard financial, digital, and operational integrity. You will lead risk-based audits, evaluate controls across financial, operational, compliance, and technology-enabled processes, and translate findings into actionable improvements.

Travel domestically and internationally is possible, with a hybrid office-based role. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, Sarbanes-Oxley support, and coaching of junior staff in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or compliance.
• Professional certification such as CIA or CPA preferred.
• Experience in large multinational organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits across operational, financial, compliance, and technology-enabled processes.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls and risk management workflows.
• Provide practical, risk-based recommendations and workpapers to support findings.
• Communicate audit objectives and results to stakeholders clearly and timely.
• Coach and develop team members while monitoring remediation commitments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to safeguard financial, digital, and operational integrity. You will lead risk-based audits, evaluate controls across financial, operational, compliance, and technology-enabled processes, and translate findings into actionable improvements.

Travel domestically and internationally is possible, with a hybrid office-based role. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, Sarbanes-Oxley support, and coaching of junior staff in a