What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at Freeport LNG?
- Houston, TX, US
- Posted On: 01/28/2025
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Job Class: Internal Audit
Job Summary
Under the supervision of Internal Audit Management, provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value, enhance the internal control environment, and mitigate risk. Work with a broad range of constituents to assess risk, maintain and execute audit plans across a variety of risk areas (e.g., strategic, operations, compliance and reporting). Adhere to the Company’s internal audit methodology and quality standards and coordinate work with external auditors and compliance departments, as necessary. Advise on financial, operational, compliance and IT security matters.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist in the comprehensive audit process, which includes performing financial, system and operational reviews and internal audits for assigned areas.
- Identify process and internal control gaps and work with stakeholders to develop appropriate remediation plans.
- Assist in maintaining the internal control risk matrix and internal control documentation for key financial processes.
- Under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager, perform audit fieldwork and administrative practices consistent with established professional standards, company policies and procedures, and objectives.
- Document selected processes from a system and manual controls perspective.
- Perform compliance monitoring on selected processes.
- Keep internal audit management and the Audit Committee informed of audit results and findings in a timely and effective manner to help improve corporate governance and the control environment.
- Collaborate with the company’s external audit firm to ensure all required information is provided for successful annual financial audits. Support the testing process as necessary.
- Participate on ad hoc projects as required.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualification/Work Experience
Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years of experience in public accounting or equivalent industry experience, with emphasis in financial/operational auditing, including capital assets
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant or CPA eligible
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.
- Demonstrates exemplary attention to detail.
- Fundamental understanding of common business processes.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Solid computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
HSE Roles and Responsibilities
Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
Working Conditions and Physical Expectations
- Operates in a professional office environment within or outside of an industrial plant environment.
- Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.
- Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.
- While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.
- The incumbent is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.
- Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.
