Internal Auditor

Position Summary Under general direction, responsible for conducting routine audit projects. Audit the data of various departments and activities in order to verify accuracy and compliance with plans, policies, and procedures. Prepare and submit reports on the results of audits and recommend improvement in policies and procedures. Assist the team and work on a variety of special projects, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance testing and reporting. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in planning, scoping, and executing internal audits as listed in the annual Internal Audit Plan such as Operational, Financial, Compliance, IT, Management/Audit Committee special requests, etc.Assist with SOX test plans and execute testing. Communicate results to management as necessary.Prepare and review audit files and reports in compliance with departmental standards as well as industry standards. Complete concise file documentation with accurate explanations of issues and areas audited.Identify and document control exceptions and process improvement opportunities. Apply judgment to develop recommendations to address control exceptions and communicate these recommendations to the Senior Internal Auditor. Follow up with process owners to track the status of remediation efforts and assist in process improvement efforts.Other Duties and Responsibilities Assist Internal Audit Management in identifying and managing financial, operational, compliance, and fraud risks.Develop relationships with Company personnel to facilitate adding value throughout the organization. Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications Required Education, Experience, Licensure Bachelor''s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field of study. Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure At least one (1) or more years of Public Accounting or a combination of Public Accounting and industry experience.Current knowledge and experience in SOX 404 and 302 pronouncements.One (1) to two (2) years Exploration and Production or Midstream industry experience.Midstream industry and/or Big 4 Public Accounting experience, a plus.Experience including Public Accounting and SOX 404 testing of controls. Enertia Accounting System experience, a plus.CPA or CIA, a plus.Required Core Competencies - Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGood organizational skills with attention to detail.Basic understanding of business processes and financial statement risks and controls.Proficiency in desktop packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio and Power Point.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to handle conflicts, listens to others, flexibility in communication style, and responds professionally.Flexible and adaptable and functions well as a team player. Comfortable working with diverse skill sets and personalities.Superb project and time management skills including multi-tasking, deadline management, tolerance for uncertainty and adaptability. Supervisory Responsibilities Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Physical DemandsThe employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Travel Requirements Occasional travel may be required to other office locations.The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Created: 2021-11-29