Conducts internal audits which include financial, operational and compliance. May also assist with information technology audits. Perform test work related to SOX 404, including some ITGC and application controls. Develop audit risks, scopes, objectives, work programs and testing procedures as needed. Prepare audit plans and understands the specific issues to be evaluated and executes internal audits within established business process controls. Complete assigned audits, advisory engagements or ... more details
Specific Responsibilities
Conducts internal audits which include financial, operational and compliance. May also assist with information technology audits. Perform test work related to SOX 404, including some ITGC and application controls.
Develop audit risks, scopes, objectives, work programs and testing procedures as needed.
Prepare audit plans and understands the specific issues to be evaluated and executes internal audits within established business process controls.
Complete assigned audits, advisory engagements or special projects as the Lead or a team member, identifying audit findings and developing sound remediations.
Effectively and efficiently execute process design reviews and control testing procedures to fulfill audit objectives.
Conduct ongoing SOX audits, assessing risk in terms of financial, operational, and strategic controls.
Perform evaluation of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation, as it relates to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) section(s) 302 or 404 compliance.
Identify risk and evaluates deficiencies while working with internal departments/business units to appropriately remedy them.
Document and evaluate internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and identifies business risks.
Prepare and organize audit work papers to document work performed and support audit conclusions.
Analyze audit findings, develop formal written reports, and develop risk mitigation plans.
Lead or attend audit closing meetings to communicate audit work, findings, and recommendations to management.
Prioritize projects effectively and drive cross-functional remediation efforts focusing on the highest risks and ensure mitigation.
May assist audits of the organization's information systems and related processes to identify risks impacting integrity, reliability, efficiency, and security of applications, platforms, or procedures.
Recommend new or modified procedures that improve efficiency or compliance and mitigate risk or loss.
Document IT system processes as needed, identifying relevant risks and controls.
Assist with departmental projects related to audit planning, operations, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Cooperates with independent auditors and provides data in support of external audits as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, information technology, management information systems, computer science, economics, or other relevant field required.
CIA or CPA designation beneficial.
5+ years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or internal audit.
Experience with higher level operational audits, financial audits and process auditing and identifying control gaps and process improvement opportunities.
Ability work independently to conduct operational and SOX audits from beginning to end, manage stakeholders, and facilitate multiple projects at the same time.
Proven strong aptitude for problem solving and root cause analysis.
Experience with hands-on consultancy through audit or otherwise desired.
Hands-on experience with SOX principles and testing required.
Strong teamwork orientation, with the ability to work independently as needed.
Knowledge and experience with SAP beneficial.
Oil and gas industry experience preferred but not required.
Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:
Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
Company Overview
Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. We are committed to providing oil and natural gas in more innovative and sustainable ways to help meet the world's energy needs.
Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA). Apache and other affiliated subsidiaries have operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom's North Sea and exploration opportunities offshore Suriname and elsewhere.
For additional information about APA Corporation, please visit: www.apacorp.com.
Apache Statement on Hiring
To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to base all employment-related decisions and actions exclusively on employment-related criteria. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to provide broad dissemination of job opportunities, as consistent with the nature of the positions. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to review its employment-related policies and actions on a regular basis to ensure that their application is consistent with their intent.
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