Internal Auditor

About This Role

This role involves providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services across the organization, focusing on evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control. The Internal Auditor will work collaboratively with management to execute risk-based audit engagements and contribute to the development and monitoring of the risk and control environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit engagements with appropriate level of professional skepticism to validate effectiveness of internal controls in mostly complex areas evaluated
• Continuously evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of audit engagements and propose and offer suggestions for improvements
• Identify, document, and evaluate risks associated with the organization’s control environment and assist in the development and monitoring of the risk and control environment
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and with organizational policies and procedures
• Work independently, as well as, in teams; perform effective self and peer reviews of testing performed and surface issues in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the organization, including external auditors
• Execute necessary tasks to perform engagement steps in accordance with the audit plan for financial, operational, and compliance engagements
• Participate in the creation of oral and written reports and presentations
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related major
• 6+ years of related experience in a similar role
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of auditing and accounting principles

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related major
• 6+ years of related experience in a similar role

Nice to Have

• CPA
• CIA
• Knowledge of data analytic tools
• Experience with ERP systems

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits