Senior Internal Auditor Position
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Travel Requirement: Approximately 40%
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes within a growing energy business. The role begins with a two-year assignment within the Internal Audit function in Houston, providing broad exposure to the company’s financial and operational activities. After successfully completing the rotation, the individual will transition into a role within the wider business based on performance, business needs, and career interests.
This position focuses heavily on financial auditing while also supporting operational and compliance audits across domestic and international locations.
Key Responsibilities (Internal Audit Rotation)
- Plans and executes financial, operational, and compliance audits across the organization.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, accounting systems, and financial reporting processes.
- Reviews financial statements, transactions, and business processes to identify risks, control gaps, and inefficiencies.
- Prepares clear audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
- Works closely with management to track remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of audit issues.
- Supports enterprise risk assessments and development of the annual audit plan.
- Ensures compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Assists with special projects, investigations, and ad-hoc reviews as required.
- Travels to domestic and international locations to perform onsite audits (approximately 40%).
Rotation & Career Development
- The role is designed as a two-year rotation within Internal Audit based in Houston.
- During the rotation, the individual gains exposure to finance, operations, commercial, and risk functions across the energy business.
- After completion of the two-year period, the individual will rotate into a position within the wider business, aligned to performance, business needs, and professional development goals.
- The program is intended to develop future leaders with strong financial, operational, and commercial understanding of the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or financial audit.
- Strong background in financial auditing, accounting, and internal controls.
- Experience within the energy, oil & gas, utilities, or related industries preferred.
- Solid knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and audit methodologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or ACCA preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously.
Legal & Travel Requirements
- Must be a US Passport holder or Green Card holder with authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% of the time.
