Auditor Auditor Houston Tx Hybrid Onsite

Title: Auditor

Location: Houston, TX | Onsite

Duration: 6 months (Potential conversion, conversion eligibility required)

Schedule: 4 days in-office, potential for remote Fridays

Requirements:

• Operational, finance, big 4, no gov't related experience heavy
• Big 4 or utility industry
• CPA or CIA eligible for advancement
• Critical thinking skills, take instruction, able to pivot and work with diff groups

Job Description: Job Summary:

• Seeking an Auditor with a continuous improvement mindset. The Internal Audit team's mission is to provide services that add value and improve company operations, internal controls, and processes, and assist in meeting the company's strategic and business objectives. Under the direction of an Audit Manager, Audit Lead Audit Senior, the Auditor supports a variety of internal audit assignments including risk and control assessments, financial, operational and compliance audits, internal control validations, process reviews, and other management requested projects. The team's priorities are risk based and focus on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement and fostering an inclusive culture that focuses on people development.

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Internal Audit Manager or Internal Audit Lead / Senior, the Auditor will be responsible for the following:

• Assist in planning and executing risk based audit and advisory reviews, including contributing and developing basic testing procedures with management guidance.
• Perform audit testing, document work performed and prepare clear and complete workpapers.
• Support issue identification by gathering evidence, performing data analysis, and documenting observations.
• Collaborate with key client stakeholders within a business function to evaluate risks and identify process improvement opportunities that are value added.
• Collaborate with key client stakeholders to promptly discuss and research resolutions for identified issues and observations.
• Draft audit deliverables, including audit scope and audit reports, in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
• Build and maintain key relationships with key stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
• Accountable for meeting deadlines, adhering to department quality standards, and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Assist Audit Management in the preparation of the annual audit plan in a manner that promotes continuous improvement and business culture.
• Provide direction to Associates on basic audit procedures and documentation expectations
• Utilize automated analysis tools to support audit activities.
• Other duties/investigations/special projects based on needs of the business.

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field is required.
• MBA, CPA or CIA preferred or plan to pursue.

Experience:

• 1-3 year experience in audit, accounting, finance, quality assurance, compliance and/or operational business related disciplines may suffice.
• Public accounting and/or utility industry experience is a plus
• SAP, IDEA, Tableau and TeamMate+ experience is a plus