Lead Auditor

Role: Lead Auditor

Contract Duration: 6+ Months- Can extend or convert

Location: 4 days Onsite, 1 Remote in Houston, TX (77002)

Rate: 75/hr

The Audit Manager is responsible for leading risk-based internal audit activities aligned with the approved annual audit plan, issuing internal audit reports for the area(s) where audit responsibility has been assigned, and other management-requested projects, including investigations, as assigned. The Manager has primary responsibility for scheduling, supervising, and completing audit projects, overseeing quality and consistency of audit execution across engagements, ensuring alignment with standards and expectations, and the training and development of assigned audit staff.

The Manager maintains effective working relationships with executive and business unit/functional unit management and serves as a trusted advisor on risk, controls, and process improvement, and assists in performing special projects, as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the VP, Audit Services, the Manager, Internal Audit is responsible for the following:

• Support execution of the Internal Audit strategy by aligning engagement scopes, resources, and methodologies with enterprise risk priorities and organizational objectives

• Develop and maintain audit client relationships that promote engagement, transparency, and value added outcomes

• Be the primary audit liaison with the applicable business unit/functional unit management to build rapport, remain informed of ongoing initiatives and issues, and proactively identify emerging risks and control considerations

• Develop and maintain audit networking relationships with external organizations, as required

• Adhere to approved Audit Services procedures and internal auditing standards including IIA Standards while continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit processes

• Sponsor, oversee and / or lead advisory and consultative engagements that provide timely insights on process design, governance, and risk mitigation

• Manage departmental policies, procedures, and governance practices to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with professional standards

• Ensure that policies and procedures are thoroughly and consistently communicated throughout the organization

• Contribute to performance measurement and continuous improvement initiatives, including post engagement assessments, efficiency metrics, and incorporation of lessons learned

• Keep abreast of accounting, legal, and regulatory issues relating to a variety of areas, including information technology, industry, financial, communication, safety, human resources, and other areas associated with Company functions

• Support and drive the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) as part of our audit methodology to promote innovation and efficiencies

• Identify issues, risks, and improvement opportunities, and collaborate with management to develop practical, value-added solutions

• Ensure Management Action Plans are monitored, validated, and closed in a timely manner

• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, internal controls and familiarity with the COSO framework

• Ability to prioritize tasks and change focus as new information becomes available and to work on multiple projects at the same time meeting deadlines

• Perform administrative and people-management responsibilities for assigned team members, including performance feedback, development planning, and workforce planning responsibilities along with budgeting for audit engagements, approving travel, expense reports, and leave requests

• Assist with department-wide administrative duties, as applicable or assigned, including quarterly updates to the Audit Committee

• Coordinate activities with external auditors, where applicable, to promote audit efficiency, reduce duplication of effort, and support reliance strategies

• Demonstrate sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to independently lead complex initiatives

• Exercise discretion in the review and retention of records to ensure confidentiality of matters that come to attention

• Demonstrated experience leading audit project teams

• Perform other duties delegated by leadership or as assigned

Education: Bachelor's degree or MBA in Accounting, Finance or business related field required

CPA, CIA or other relevant professional certification required

Experience:

• Typically requires 8-10 years of progressive experience in audit, accounting, finance, compliance, or operational disciplines, including demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and managing teams

• Public accounting and/or utility industry experience is a plus

• SAP, IDEA, Tableau and TeamMate+ experience is a plus

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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