Internal Auditor – Central Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Job Title: Staff Auditor – Financial & Accounting
Department: Internal Audit
Location: Corporate Office

Job Responsibilities:
• Successfully preparing for and performing operational audits. These audits are based on policy & procedures, financial best practices, SOX internal controls and overall operating efficiencies. Results will then be documented in a written report and communicated to Field Management and the Executive team.
• Successfully documenting and testing the control environment for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting to ensure the Company’s SOX compliance. This includes: process inquiries & walk-through’s with process owners, process mapping/flow charting, risk & control analyses and control testing of identified SOX key controls (remediation testing if needed).
• Assisting with the completion of process improvement focus reviews, special investigation/fraud audits and/or any other specially assigned project.
• Obtaining a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Company’s business and related needs.

The successful Auditor candidate will demonstrate:
• A high-level of proficiency working with operational, financial statement audit plans/work programs and SOX documentation and testing. With the successful completion of these duties, the candidate should exhibit: meticulous attention to detail while retaining the ability to understand the big picture, the ability to identify issues, the ability to formulate sound resolutions, and the flexibility to work independently as well as within a closely-knit team.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills to all Company levels and positions.
• Excellent time and self management (internal structure) as it relates to timely completion of responsibilities, assignments and tasks (external structure).
• A high-quality work product that is consistent, timely, accurate and complete with minimal supervision. A drive to exceed expectations is also an integral characteristic of the successful candidate.
• Exemplifying the application of professional and Company standards (“Being the Best”) into daily work. This involves embracing change as an opportunity and continuous improvement of self, team and the Company.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Audit.
• At least 1-3 years audit experience in operations and financial statements.
• Up to 20-25% travel is required.
• SOX experience with both documenting and testing internal controls.
• Proficiency in use of computer applications is required for this position (i.e. Excel, Visio, Hyperion, etc).
• Current CPA/CIA/CFE licenses, public accounting and consulting experience a plus.

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