Westlake · 12 hours ago
Senior Auditor - Internal Controls
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expWestlake is a company that focuses on enhancing people's lives through its products and community presence. The Senior Auditor plays a crucial role in leading various audit projects, evaluating controls, and ensuring compliance with regulations while also identifying opportunities for process improvements.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Perform planning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting to management on the results of internal audit projects
Assisting in assessing business, compliance and control risks in the planning phase of projects and in developing risk-based project plans and procedures
Identifying opportunities for improvements in processes and internal controls and discussing improvement opportunities with process owners
Participating in and at times having a leading role in opening (kick-off) and closing meetings for projects
Developing audit work programs and preparing workpapers that support observations and document work performed
Performing data analysis using data analytics tools and artificial intelligence resources, evaluating results, and drawing conclusions on the results
Drafting written descriptions of issues that are clear and concise that can be included in project reports and in reports to the board of directors
Presenting findings to internal audit managers, the Chief Audit Executive, and process owners
Supporting external audit firm personnel performing the financial statement audit and subject matter specialist firm personnel performing consulting engagements
Performing assessments of the implementation of management action plans
Working independently with limited direction and guidance, and effectively coordinating project activities with other team members
Communicating effectively with management, team members, and other personnel throughout the organization
Demonstrating maturity, poise, self-confidence, and tact while working other employees in the company
Teaming and working collaboratively with other member of the internal audit function, internal audit management and other stakeholders on all assignments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or other related business degree
Minimum combination of 4 years' experience in internal audit or 3 years in public accounting or consulting
Preferred
Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or demonstrated progress towards a professional certification
Knowledge of internal audit practices, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and testing approaches
Knowledge of governance activities and control frameworks such as COSO
Experience performing data analytics leveraging data analytics tools (such as CaseWare IDEA) and leveraging artificial intelligence resources
Experience analyzing financial statement and managerial reporting data
Experience with business communication, such as opening and closing meetings, and conducting interviews
Experience working with SAP and JD Edwards
Chemicals or Manufacturing experience
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time (may include international travel)
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
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2023 (11)
2022 (9)
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2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
CEO
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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