Sr. Internal Auditor

Baker Hughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability protection

Education assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Sr. Internal Auditor to enhance governance, controls, and business performance in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on delivering high-quality assurance and identifying improvement opportunities using advanced analytics and technology.

The ideal candidate will have CPA or CIA certification and 2+ years of relevant experience, along with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. The position offers a variety of benefits, including comprehensive medical care and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Big 4, mid-tier public accounting, or multinational internal audit.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with technology and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute assurance and advisory engagements end-to-end.
• Analyze data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Design data-driven audit approaches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial principles

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

CPA or CIA certification

Data and analytics certifications

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Python

Job description

Sr. Internal Auditor

Driving Value Through Risk-Based Assurance and Data-Driven Insights

Enhancing Governance, Controls, and Business Performance Across Global Operations

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company operating in more than 120 countries, making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. The Internal Audit function partners with the business to strengthen governance, enhance risk management, and improve operational performance through innovative assurance and advisory services. Leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies, the team delivers insights that enable smarter decisions and long‑term value creation.

Fuel your passion

The Sr. Internal Auditor plays a critical role in delivering high-quality assurance and advisory engagements across Baker Hughes’ global operations. This role focuses on strengthening internal controls, identifying risks and improvement opportunities, and leveraging data and technology to drive meaningful business impact. By collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders and applying modern audit methodologies, the Sr. Internal Auditor contributes to a forward‑looking, value‑driven Internal Audit function.

Responsibilities

• Executing assurance and advisory engagements end‑to‑end, including scoping, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and executive presentations in collaboration with team members and business partners.
• Analyzing data, processes, risks, and opportunities to develop value‑added insights and actionable recommendations.
• Identifying areas for improvement and effectively communicating findings and recommendations to business leaders.
• Designing and deploying data‑driven audit approaches using analytics, visualization, GenAI, and automation to increase coverage and uncover insights beyond traditional methods.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure audit engagements deliver measurable value and inform enterprise‑level improvements.
• Contributing to the evolution of the Internal Audit function by supporting initiatives such as analytics and AI enablement, agile audit methodology, recruiting and campus engagement, training, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• CPA (or equivalent) and/or CIA certification; data and analytics certifications are an advantage.
• 2+ years of experience in Big 4, mid‑tier public accounting, or internal audit within a multinational organization.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a solid foundation in finance, accounting, and auditing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, manage ambiguity, and balance competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience leveraging technology and data tools such as AI, Power BI, Alteryx, ACL/Galvanize, Python, or similar platforms.
• Ability to lead workstreams, support and coach peers, and influence senior stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10%).
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with ambition to grow into future leadership roles within Baker Hughes.

Benefits

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability protection programs
• Tailored financial and retirement programs
• Education assistance and ongoing development support
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Dependent care support
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Work in a way that works for you.

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best varies. In this role, we offer flexible working arrangements where possible, while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and connection across our teams.

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.