Senior Internal Auditor: SOX & Controls Lead

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead the annual SOX assessment across worldwide operations, coordinating with senior leadership, process owners and external auditors.

This role focuses on risk assessment, scoping, testing of key controls, documentation, and reporting, with additional audits and special assignments as needed. Travel is approximately 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CIA or equivalent license preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration across levels of the organization.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies.
• Knowledge of COSO framework and ERM is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary team lead for Occidental’s annual SOX assessment across worldwide operations.
• Coordinate with senior leadership, business process owners and external auditors.
• Lead risk assessment, SOX scoping discussions and testing of key controls.
• Maintain SOX documentation, test plans, and process flowcharts.
• Prepare audit reports and support management on findings and recommendations.
• Assist with other audits and special investigations as needed.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CIA or equivalent license

Tools

SAP

Visio

SharePoint

Data analytics tools

Job description

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead the annual SOX assessment across worldwide operations, coordinating with senior leadership, process owners and external auditors.

This role focuses on risk assessment, scoping, testing of key controls, documentation, and reporting, with additional audits and special assignments as needed. Travel is approximately 5%.