Oil and Gas Internal Auditor

Job Description

Our client is a global technology and services company supporting energy and industrial operations worldwide. They are seeking an Internal Auditor to join their Western Hemisphere Audit team based in Houston, TX. This role supports a highly structured internal audit function and is designed as a developmental position with a defined path into broader finance leadership roles. The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating financial and operational processes, identifying risks, and recommending improvements through assurance and advisory engagements. This position is best suited for auditors with strong critical-thinking skills, hands-on audit experience, and exposure to manufacturing or asset-intensive environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and progressively lead financial and operational audit engagements across global business units
• Perform audit fieldwork including review of financial records, accounting practices, and operational processes
• Conduct on-site audits involving inventory counts, asset verification, and manufacturing or services operations
• Assess the design, adequacy, and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps; recommend practical improvements
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Collaborate directly with management and audit stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle
• Lead audit engagements after approximately one year and participate in special projects thereafter
• Support due diligence, post-acquisition reviews, and investigations as required
• Utilize audit management systems (e.g., AuditBoard) to document and manage audit activities
• Maintain professional independence while serving as an objective source of assurance

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4-8 years of audit experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience at the Senior Auditor / Senior Assurance level
• External audit experience required; Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience preferred
• Required experience auditing manufacturing, services, equipment, inventory, or asset-based operations
• Financial audit background required
• IT audit-only backgrounds will not be considered
• A mix of IT and financial audit experience is acceptable
• Strong client-facing experience working with multiple stakeholders and business units
• Ability to manage time effectively across recurring audit cycles

Travel Requirements

• Travel required every other month, typically during the 2nd and 3rd weeks of the month
• Approximately 6 trips per year
• Travel locations vary and are communicated in advance
• Ability to travel up to two consecutive weeks at a time

Work Authorization & Location

• Must currently reside in the Houston area, or be open to relocation
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship now or in the future

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Target annual bonus: 20%
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan, insurance coverage, and paid leave

Career Development

• This role is intended as a steppingstone into broader finance and management roles. Internal Auditors typically rotate through multiple audit areas, lead engagements within the first year, and transition into new finance or leadership positions after 2-3 years. This position is not intended for long-term career auditors.