Senior Specialist, Internal Audit
Celanese · Irving, TX · 1 wk ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute operational and risk-based internal audit engagements, including process, compliance, and selected financial reviews.
- Perform fieldwork activities such as process walkthroughs, interviews, risk and control assessments, data analysis, and testing.
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of business processes and internal controls and identify operational improvement opportunities.
- Analyze issues, determine root causes, and develop practical, value-add observations and recommendations.
- Prepare clear, concise audit documentation and communicate results to management in a professional and constructive manner.
- Support fraud-related activities, including participation in targeted fraud reviews or investigations, as needed.
- Track audit findings and follow up on remediation activities to validate closure.
- Build effective working relationships with business partners and act as a credible audit contact during engagements.
- Contribute to the continued development of audit tools, techniques, and ways of working.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 4-6 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance, finance, or a related role.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification strongly preferred, or relevant fraud investigation experience.
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification preferred, or progress toward certification.
- Experience executing operational or process-focused audits and assessing internal controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and practical solutions.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort working independently on assigned audits while collaborating within a team environment.
- Experience in a global organization is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise systems preferred.