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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.
Position Overview
This position is for a
non-SOXinternal audit role in a recently awarded top-rated Internal Audit Department. The Senior Internal Auditor will participate and lead audit engagements, assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over the operational and financial processes of Motiva. The Senior Internal Auditor identifies control enhancements, and audit recommendations, and ensures corrective action plans are developed and implemented.
As a
Senior Internal Auditor, you will participate and lead audit engagements, asses the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over the operational and financial processes of Motiva. You will identify and define audit issues, root causes, recommend improved control and processes and ensure that corrective action plans are developed and implemented. Additionally, you will direct audits of moderate and high complexity and medium-sized teams. Further, you will execute audit assignments in accordance with accepted professional standards, as well as prepare formal written conclusions on audit results expressing opinion on the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of the system of internal controls.
This position is based at Motiva's Headquarters in downtown Houston, TX and offers a 9/80 work schedule, granting every other Friday off to support work-life balance and employee well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Lead or actively participate in audit teams, conducting audits that significantly impact key functions within the Company.
- Identify and evaluate business risks and responses that have a substantial impact on the Company's operations.
- Assist in the preparation of internal audit reports, articulating the opinion of Internal Audit and offering recommendations to address identified deficiencies.
- Develop comprehensive auditing programs and procedures, incorporating techniques such as statistical sampling and leveraging electronic data processing equipment.
- Utilize data analysis to form informed, objective assessments regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.
- Evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions implemented to address identified deficiencies.
- Recommend necessary resources essential for conducting thorough audits.
- Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality audits by leading a portfolio of audits and employing various techniques to enhance the effectiveness of the audit process.
- Collaborate with management to provide feedback aligned with the Company's objectives and risk tolerance.
- Foster a collaborative team environment, demonstrating positive and constructive behaviors within the team dynamic.
Experience and Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering or other business-related field. - Over 9+ years of experience in finance, accounting, engineering, and/or operations within the oil & gas industry.
- Hold either the CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification.
- Ability to comprehend and understand the overall client operations to make constructive recommendations.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively and concisely communicate with Management.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, fostering strong connections with Management, colleagues and peers.
- Anticipated travel requirement: 15-25% of working time.
- Proven ability to lead teams effectively and drive results through collaboration, accountability, and clear communication.
- Master's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related business field.
- Experience with AuditBoard-OpsAudit.
- Additional desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities (including soft skills) that enhance performance but are not mandatory for consideration.
- Exposure to refineries, petrochemical plants, terminals, and distribution.