Leonid Group is privileged to be retained once again, on behalf of one of our largest clients, a major Energy company, with a truly international presence and plans of further expansion. They’re looking to hire a VP Internal Audit & Assurance, who will lead an existing team of auditors and oversee operational audits and SOX audit testing. These audits will cover areas such as HSES, Anti-Corruption, Accounts Payable, Banking, ESG, and Data Security. The role will also work alongside senior leadership on all assurance-related projects and collaborate on the strategic vision of governance within the business, internationally.
Essential Responsibilities and Job Duties:
• Lead and conduct operational, financial, and IT audits with a hands-on approach.
• Lead audit planning, fieldwork execution, and report drafting.
• Oversee SOX compliance testing and review audit workpapers.
• Coordinate with external auditors on annual SOX controls testing.
• Perform special projects and internal investigations as required.
• Track and monitor management actions resulting from previous audits.
• Manage audit workload and performance of team members, consultants, and contractors.
• Identify new audit areas and implement automated control testing using data analytics.
• Handle other assigned projects and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
• 10+ years of relevant experience (Energy, Oil & Gas, industry experience is a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA, CISA, or CIA certification required.
• Experience in financial and operational audits, as well as SOX compliance. (IT Audit exposure is preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to develop and mentor audit staff.
• Experience managing small teams in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and think critically.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with computer-aided auditing tools (CAAT) and automation is a plus.