Internal Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Internal Auditor to join a corporate audit team supporting a global manufacturing organization in Houston, Texas. This position offers broad exposure to operational and compliance reviews across multiple business functions and locations, with opportunities to strengthen expertise in risk assessment, internal controls, and trade compliance. The role is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and enjoys evaluating processes, partnering with leadership, and delivering practical recommendations that improve business performance.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and carry out risk-based audits covering operational, compliance, and control-focused areas across domestic and international sites.
• Examine business processes and internal control environments to determine whether risks are appropriately managed and policies are being followed.
• Conduct audit testing through interviews, walkthroughs, document reviews, and analysis of relevant data to support well-founded conclusions.
• Detect gaps in controls, inefficient procedures, and areas where processes can be improved to support stronger business outcomes.
• Prepare clear audit documentation and help develop reports that summarize observations, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
• Share audit results with managers and business leaders, explaining findings and supporting discussions around remediation priorities.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to encourage sound control practices and strengthen governance across the organization.
• Contribute to audits related to global trade compliance while building specialized knowledge through training, mentoring, and hands-on experience.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, compliance, or a comparable audit-related function.
• Demonstrated ability to perform audits, assessments, or reviews of internal controls and business processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret information and communicate conclusions effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision.
• Collaborative approach with proven ability to build productive relationships across departments and levels of leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, approximately 20–30% of the time.
• Experience in a global or multi-site manufacturing environment, familiarity with ERP systems or data analytics tools, and exposure to trade compliance are considered advantages.