Staff Auditor
Houston, TX, US, 77010
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Come Join An Inclusive Team:
The Staff Auditor role is an experienced position intended to utilize basic audit principles, skills, and techniques to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls in both design and application in accordance with professional and departmental standards. This position is expected to assist on audits of low to moderate complexity under the direction of the audit lead or audit manager.
The Staff Auditor is also responsible for performing and/or assisting in corporate investigations, ad-hoc special projects, Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance activities and demonstrating the ability to function on an increasingly independent basis. While primarily based in one location, team members will participate in audit assignments across our global company at various locations. Travel to both domestic and international locations up to 25% a year. The position may require overtime at various times. The Auditor should be self-motivated, work with a sense of urgency, support multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Successful candidates should also possess strong communication and interpersonal skills as the Staff Auditor generally interacts with first-line operating and supervisory personnel, although some interaction with higher-level management may occur.
A Day In The Life:
- Develop a working knowledge of the Company with a focus on corporate and manufacturing processes, policies, and procedures.
- Analyze and solve problems utilizing a risk-based approach.
- Assist in audits of low to moderate complexity under the direction of the audit lead or audit manager and in accordance with accepted professional standards. Responsibilities include: initial audit planning, setting objectives, coordination with auditee, evaluation and reporting for audits.
- Perform operational, financial, compliance, and fraud related audits by compiling and analyzing information through inquiry, observation, testing, and analysis to develop conclusions about risks and the operating effectiveness of internal controls and processes.
- Develop the ability to identify and assess key risks and controls within assigned audit areas.
- Demonstrate ability to draw conclusions about audit testing with data.
- Prepare audit work papers in a high quality, timely manner in alignment with audit methodology.
- Draft audit findings for assigned audit areas that support audit objectives and findings in a timely manner.
- Identify and implement improvements to internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external/internal clients and customers.
- Actively demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with associates, mid-level management, and other personnel within the organization with limited supervision. Continually demonstrate poise, self-confidence, tact, and maturity in contact with other personnel in the corporation.
- Demonstrate teamwork by cooperating with department members, sharing information, utilizing innovations of others, participating in group decision process and accepting additional assignments as appropriate.
- Develop an understanding of relevant SAP modules and be able to extract data for analysis.
- Ability to work both as a team member or independently, depending on assignment.
You Bring This Value:
Education:
- Bachelor degree is required, with a major in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related business degree.
Work Experience:
- Typically requires two years of relevant business experience. Big 4 experience is a plus.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Advanced degree and/or professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CISSP, CISM, or other is a plus.
Skills
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, preferably advanced in Excel .
- Prior experience and knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP system is highly desirable.
- Knowledge in IT, operational, financial and audit processes as well as interdependencies among the processes.
- Can communicate in a clear, concise, and organized manner as this position may interact with first-line operating and supervisory personnel and with higher-level management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen.
What We Offer:
We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs. This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.
- The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home.
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Retirement (Pension) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Educational Assistance
- Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
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Competencies
We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.
Nearest Major Market: Houston