Senior Internal Auditor - SOX Controls Lead

OXY, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

OXY, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead Occidental's annual SOX assessment across worldwide operations. You will coordinate with senior leadership, process owners and external auditors to ensure robust controls and timely testing.

The role combines SOX execution (80%) with broader internal audit duties (20%), requiring strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, and some domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CIA certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management.
• Knowledge of SOX provisions and methodologies.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Travel approximately 5% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual SOX assessment for worldwide operations.
• Coordinate with senior leadership, process owners and external auditors.
• Review and test key controls; document results.
• Maintain SOX documentation in workpapers.
• Support risk assessment and scoping discussions.
• Assist in audits planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Follow up on management action plans and special investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CIA certification

Tools

SAP

Visio

SharePoint

Data analytics tools

Job description

OXY, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead Occidental's annual SOX assessment across worldwide operations. You will coordinate with senior leadership, process owners and external auditors to ensure robust controls and timely testing.

The role combines SOX execution (80%) with broader internal audit duties (20%), requiring strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, and some domestic travel.