Summary

To examine and evaluate the effectiveness of operational, financial and compliance related controls, and support financial controls compliance activities.  This role involves evaluating risk and performing financial, operational and compliance audits and documenting and communicating results in accordance with department and professional standards and documenting processes and testing internal controls in support of financial reporting compliance.  The Sr. Internal Auditor will act as a first-line resource for staff Internal Auditor(s).

Responsibilities

• Perform audit field work as assigned for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations, compliance with corporate policies and procedures and industry laws/regulations.
• Assist in the development of the entity-wide risk assessment and a comprehensive annual internal audit plan.
• Develop comprehensive risk-based internal audit programs, plan audits and execute fieldwork.
• Perform internal control walkthroughs and internal control testing procedures within budgeted timeframes for financial processes.
• Prepare work papers documenting procedures performed and that fully support audit findings.
• Recommend improvements that add value to risk management, internal control, governance and business processes and communicate control findings to process owners/audit clients.
• Assist in the preparation of Internal Audit reports which include formal recommendations to management for review and implementation.
• Track and follow up on audit findings.
• Provide management and process owners consulting services in the areas of corporate governance, risk and control management, policies and procedures and financial and operational processes.
• Develop and maintain through direct contact a strong rapport with key operating and corporate associates. Promote organizational confidence in the value and integrity of internal audit services.
• Offer assistance and act as a resource/mentor to the Internal Auditor(s) when needed.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The ability to travel up to 30% domestically

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of increasing experience in public accounting and/or internal audit specific to the oil and gas, utility or other energy related businesses.to include auditing of field operations and/or construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Exposure to COSO principals and practical hands-on experience evaluating risk and developing internal audit programs.
• Familiarity with financial accounting and reporting control concepts and practices.
• Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.