Senior Auditor

Job Summary

The Senior Auditor is a highly skilled audit professional responsible for leading risk-based audits and advisory engagements that evaluate internal controls financial reporting operational efficiency regulatory compliance and the safeguarding of company assets. This role plans and executes audits communicates results to management and supports remediation and continuous improvement across the enterprise. The position partners with Finance Operations IT Compliance and other functions to promote a strong control environment and support effective risk management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads all phases of assigned audits including risk assessment scoping planning fieldwork testing issue development and reporting in accordance with internal audit methodologies and applicable standards.
• Independently evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and key business processes with emphasis on higher-risk areas.
• Uses data analytics and digital audit tools to enhance audit coverage identify anomalies and provide value-added observations to management.
• Prepares work programs process documentation and workpapers; ensures conclusions are supported by sufficient appropriate evidence and meet audit quality standards.
• Communicates audit results through clear reports and presentations; collaborates with process owners and leadership to obtain management action plans and track remediation to timely closure.
• Supports SOX-related testing activities as needed to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls over financial reporting.
• Conducts or supports audits and reviews of compliance business ethics and governance processes in coordination with Compliance and Legal as applicable.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with business partners while preserving independence and objectivity.
• Contributes to internal audit planning continuous improvement initiatives and the development of audit methodologies tools and templates.
• Provides coaching and informal leadership to staff auditors and reviews work for quality consistency and compliance with established standards.
• Occasional out-of-town travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk-based auditing techniques.
• Proficiency with data analytics and digital audit tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills.
• Sound judgment critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Project leadership skills including planning organizing and reviewing the work of others.
• Focuses on the highest-risk areas and delivers actionable insights.
• Develops and delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and actively seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPA CIA or CISA.
• Experience with SOX controls testing and documentation.
• Exposure to oil and gas industry processes and related risks.
• Prior experience supporting international operations.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Oil and Gas Industry knowledge

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC