Senior Auditor

LyondellBasell North America•Houston, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Auditor is an experienced member of the Internal Audit team who evaluates internal-control design and operating effectiveness, compliance with Company policies, and opportunities to strengthen organizational processes. The role leads smaller, low- to moderate-complexity audits and major sections of larger engagements under the direction of a Lead Auditor or Audit Manager, following the Global Internal Audit Standards and Internal Audit methodology. As an emerging audit leader, the Senior Auditor frames problems, develops risk hypotheses, connects evidence to root causes and business impact, and coaches Associate and Staff Auditors. The role independently advances assigned work, exercises sound judgment, escalates issues when appropriate, and develops the scoping, stakeholder, and leadership experience needed to manage full audits. It also supports advisory engagements, corporate investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley activities, special projects, and department initiatives, applying data, technology, and AI in daily audit work. The position is based in Houston and includes assignments across the global company, with domestic and international travel of up to 25% per year. International trips typically last up to three weeks. Overtime may be required at times. Eligible employees may work from home up to two days a week under the Company’s Global Remote Work Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
Typically 4+ years of progressive audit or business experience, including internal or external audit experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge of operational, financial, and IT processes and audit processes, including their interdependencies.
Analytical thinking, hypothesis-driven problem-solving, data literacy, and business acumen.
Ability to use AI tools responsibly and validate outputs.
Clear, concise, organized written and verbal communication, including the ability to interact credibly with operating and supervisory personnel and higher-level management.
Ability to coach junior team members and work effectively independently and as part of teams across regions and cultures.
Self-motivated, with a sense of urgency and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Fluency in business English.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree such as an MBA or MS.
Experience leading audit sections or smaller audits.
Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm or in a large corporate internal audit department.
A professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA, or equivalent; candidates pursuing a first certification are encouraged to apply.
Working knowledge of SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI or Celonis.
Experience with ESG, data analytics, or automation.
Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute assigned sections of operational, financial, compliance, ESG, fraud, and advisory engagements, and lead smaller audits from planning through draft reporting.
Own assigned audit work end-to-end, including objectives, testing, conclusions, and timelines; escalate significant scope, judgment, or stakeholder issues promptly.
Prepare process maps and flowcharts to visualize risks and controls, and support follow-up on remediation of audit findings.
Adapt testing approaches as facts change; participate in agile and iterative audit approaches and raise emerging risks or scope-change considerations.
Build risk and control views for assigned areas, develop hypotheses, help shape audit scope, and contribute to risk-sensing discussions and the annual risk assessment as assigned.
Lead adoption of new methods, tools, and templates on assigned audits, suggest practical improvements, and document improvements for reuse.
Build relationships with auditees and process owners; lead walkthroughs and working sessions, present work clearly, handle routine challenge, and support discussions with first-line and mid-level management while maintaining independence.
Coordinate assigned work with ERM, compliance, and other risk and assurance functions to share information and avoid duplication.
Prepare timely, high-quality workpapers; draw evidence-based conclusions; draft findings with condition, root cause, business impact, and practical recommendations; resolve review notes; and contribute to draft reports and presentations.
Model professionalism and integrity, challenge weak evidence, and raise concerns or difficult issues promptly with clear rationale.
Develop knowledge of Company business and manufacturing processes, policies, and procedures; maintain an active development plan and pursue a first relevant professional certification.
Participate in global audit assignments and adapt to local regulations, business practices, and cultural norms.
Use data analytics to test hypotheses, explain anomalies, reduce reliance on sampling where practical, and document analyses so they can be repeated.
Navigate enterprise systems such as SAP and OneStream to extract and validate data, use the audit platform for planning and testing, and help peers with common issues.
Use approved AI tools for risk brainstorming, test-design ideas, and finding development; validate outputs and apply professional judgment in accordance with Internal Audit guidance.
Coach junior team members and work independently and collaboratively across regions and cultures.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation, including base pay and variable incentive pay programs.
401(k) plan with Company match.
Retirement (pension) plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Educational assistance.
Medical plan options, including prescription drug coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible spending accounts.
Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
Eligible employees may work from home up to two days a week under the Global Remote Work Policy.