Senior Internal Auditor: Strategic Risk & Controls

Talentify; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to safeguard financial, digital, and operational integrity across the organization. This role leads risk-based audits, supports SOX compliance, and provides actionable recommendations to strengthen processes while partnering with stakeholders globally.

The position is hybrid, preferably based in locations including Salt Lake City, Louisville, Indianapolis or Houston, with opportunities for domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of internal or external audit, risk management, or related experience.
• CIA or CPA or equivalent designation preferred; active pursuit encouraged.
• Experience in a multinational organization or Big 4 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits of operational processes and controls.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls across functions.
• Identify root causes and develop practical risk-based recommendations.
• Prepare workpapers and reports that meet internal standards.
• Communicate audit status and results clearly to stakeholders.
• Coach and develop team members and contribute to audits planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Eng, Econ, or related field

CIA or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit analytics tools

Visualization tools

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to safeguard financial, digital, and operational integrity across the organization. This role leads risk-based audits, supports SOX compliance, and provides actionable recommendations to strengthen processes while partnering with stakeholders globally.

The position is hybrid, preferably based in locations including Salt Lake City, Louisville, Indianapolis or Houston, with opportunities for domestic and international travel.