JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting directly to the Director of Internal Audit in Houston.

This is a key role within the organization; the successful candidate will have the responsibility for assisting and conducting internal audits of worldwide facilities with primary emphasis placed on the review and evaluation of financial and operational controls and related procedures.

Audits may or may not have staff assigned, so the successful candidate will be able to manage 2-3 personnel as well as work independently performing detail testing.

This position involves a wide scope of activity, interaction with many key individuals throughout the business units and around 30-40% of the role involves travel to other business locations globally.

KEY DELIVERABLES

•To provide value added consultative services, which include identifying opportunities to improve financial and operational processes that will enhance overall plant performance and profitability

•To plan, organize, execute and conclude on the internal audits including the preparation of an audit plan and audit report which fulfils the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs

•To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s response and implementation

•To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management

•To work with management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks are identified and analyzed on an annual basis

•To provide both management and the internal audit department with an opinion on the internal controls in place within the organization

•Undertake additional operational audit reviews, Ernst and Young SOX reviews, investigations, internal consultancy and other special projects on an ad hoc basis, either individually or as part of a team

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Candidates will have 8+ years proven internal or external audit experience and be versed in USGAAP applicable to an E&C (engineering and construction) entity, including specific experience auditing percentage of completion contracts. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a pre-requisite. CPA designation required. Experience in fraud investigations and IT internal controls helpful. CIA, CFE and CISA a plus. Public accounting experience a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Accounting Degree at an accredited university or college.
• CPA professional certification required, which implies a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting and financial records transaction.
• Other recognized professional qualifications a plus (with the IIA or CIMA, such as CIA).
• 8+ years of internal or external audit or related experience in/for an E&C (engineering and construction) entity, including specific experience auditing percentage of completion contracts.
• Previous experience and understanding of SOX is a must.
• Experience in fraud investigations and IT internal controls helpful. CFE and CISA a plus.
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
• Knowledge of auditing procedures, including planning, techniques, tests and sampling methods involved in conducting audits is essential.
• Must be PC literate and a good working knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.
• A second language is also desirable. Good English speaking and writing skills required.
• The role demands excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and the ability to rapidly develop, and then maintain both external and internal business relationships.
• Candidates must be energetic, motivated and self-driven and able to work efficiently, independently and in a team environment.
• Other skills required include commercial awareness, organizational, analytical, decision-making, relationship management skills and the ability to prioritize and self-manage.