Lead Audit Professional

Devon Energy•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Lead Audit Professional, working independently with limited supervision, is responsible for conducting and documenting highly complex audit tasks. The role participates in a broad range of corporate audit functions with a focus on auditing internal processes, business, and financial operations to ensure internal controls are sufficient to safeguard company assets. The role leads sophisticated audit engagements, involving meticulous risk analysis, ensuring alignment with a comprehensive risk-based audit plan. The role provides mentorship and direction to less experienced auditors, fostering their professional development and contributing to the overall success of the team. The role is pivotal in strengthening internal controls, making recommendations for enhancements, and offering assurance to stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related discipline and/or commensurate work experience is required.
7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in areas such as Audit, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting or a related field.
Industry experience is preferred.
Stakeholder Relationships
Oral & Written Communication
Results Oriented
Active Learning
Digital Literacy
Business Acumen
Innovation
Internal Auditing
Accounting
Audit Preparations
Auditing Standards
Financial Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Program Development
Data Analysis
Risk Analysis
Internal Controls

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

Takes a lead role in internal control reviews across diverse company departments, headquarters, and field offices, actively contributing to the refinement of control mechanisms and compliance measures.
Plays a pivotal role in the strategic execution of audit activities, providing valuable input to the overall audit approach, and actively contributing to the continuous improvement of audit processes and methodologies.
Conducts in-depth risk analysis, providing advanced insights into potential risk areas, and contributing substantially to the development of a comprehensive risk-based audit plan.
Ensures the proper identification of key risks and controls, overseeing the development and execution of test procedures that align with audit objectives and adhere to established timelines.
Maintains an advanced level of precision in the preparation and organization of workpapers, ensuring they comprehensively support all work performed and conclusions drawn in accordance with global audit methodology and professional standards.
Serves as a subject matter expert in specialized areas of auditing, providing guidance to junior team members, and contributing to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies.
Conducts thorough reviews of audit procedures, workpapers, and conclusions drawn, ensuring the highest standards of quality and adherence to professional audit standards, while actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
Identifies opportunities for process enhancement within individual audit engagements, optimizing procedures for efficiency while maintaining a rigorous commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
Applies advanced analytical skills to examine complex transactions, identifying areas of non-compliance with company policies and procedures and offering sophisticated recommendations for improvement.
Establishes effective relationships, achieves strategic results using business acumen, and actively remediates audits’ data quality issues, optimizing problem-solving through multi-discipline knowledge.