Operational Auditor (1833)

Aramco Americas Company•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position acts as the in-charge auditor on medium-size internal audits or as assistant to Auditor I on large, complex internal auditing assignments. Audits are directed at reviewing internal controls, compliance with corporate policies and procedures, safeguarding assets, and reliability of financial data. The role involves collecting pertinent factual material in work papers and writing reports covering significant findings and recommendations. The scope includes medium-sized auditing assignments involving appraisals of contract compliance, reviews of selected internal controls, reviews of computer systems, and audits of organizations. Audits may be organizational, functional, financial or operational, as needed. Special assignments include assistance to external auditors or special auditors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Five (5) years of experience in auditing or related work, half of which has been in public or internal auditing work.
Must be able to communicate and comprehend accurately, clearly and concisely in English at a level required to perform the job as outlined.
Must be able to direct the work of several assistants, including some who will be chartered or certified public accountants.
Must possess good work habits, a strong work ethic, and be able to adhere to company work hours, policies, and standard business etiquette.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CIA highly desirable.
Knowledge of Company policies, procedures and organization is highly desirable.
CISA Preferred.

Responsibilities

Completion of the audit, proposing revisions in the program as circumstances warrant.
Review and evaluate the findings and conclusions of assistants.
Work in close coordination with Division Heads, Department Heads, and various staff groups.
Appraise departmental activities from a management viewpoint, commenting on matters a Manager would normally review to determine that his department is functioning in accordance with prescribed plans and procedures.
Consult and receive instructions from the Auditing Advisor concerning the subject of an assigned audit, scheduled completion date, assistants available, and the general plan and scope of the audit work to be completed.
Plan, schedule, and direct the work of other auditors designated as assistants on each audit.
Prepare comprehensive audit program outlining scope, objectives and general procedures to be followed.
Estimate time allowed for each phase of the audit after reviewing work papers of previous audits and upon completion of preliminary research.
Possess knowledge of IT controls across technical environments, with the ability to assess and evaluate risk-based controls spanning key IT domains, including network infrastructure, firewalls, vulnerability management, systems development, information security, database administration, and project management.
Conduct detailed review and testing of IT ICFR controls and ITGCs as part of dedicated IT audit assignments or in support of broader audit engagements at the request of the Audit Manager, ensuring comprehensive ITGC compliance and effective coordination with the audit team.
Write sections of audit reports covering portions of the audit made personally.
Conduct closing meetings with Department Heads, along with applicable Division Heads and others, to review and discuss the report and to obtain general concurrence with the audit findings and conclusions, and also to be informed of any pertinent factors that might not have been disclosed previously.
Revise report as needed and review all data and supports working papers before submitting final products.
Review proposed new or revised procedures throughout AACO for adequacy of internal controls and sound business practices.
Recommend changes in existing instructions, as deemed necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.