Staff SOX Auditor
Staff SOX Auditor
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Job Description
LyondellBasell
Basic Function
The Staff SOX Auditor role is an experienced position intended to utilize basic audit principles skills and techniques to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls in both design and application in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
This position is primarily expected to assist on the testing of SarbanesOxley 404 compliance activities around June to February. The testing and reporting of these control procedures will be performed under the direction of the audit lead or audit manager. This position is expected to perform walkthroughs of control activities with control owners evaluate processes and their adherence to established documented controls define and document control populations select appropriate samples according to methodology and document results of testing in workpapers. It is expected that the Staff SOX auditor will mentor and guide new hires in the SOX role.
During nonSOX activities this position is expected to assist on audits of various complexity under the direction of the audit lead or audit manager.
While primarily based in one location team members will participate in audit assignments across our global company at various locations. Travel to both domestic and international locations can be up to 15 a year. The position may require overtime at various times. The SOX Staff Auditor should be selfmotivated work with a sense of urgency support multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Successful candidates should also possess strong communication and interpersonal skills as the Staff SOX Auditor generally interacts with firstline operating and supervisory personnel although some interaction with higherlevel management may occur.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop a working knowledge of the Company with a focus on corporate and manufacturing processes policies and procedures.
- Preparing for SOX assignments including update of SOX workpapers walkthroughs SOX methodology.
- Performing SOX testing as assigned.
- Independent follow up with Control Owners regarding SOX testing where needed.
- Communication with SOX lead/manager regarding SOX work status.
- Assist in audits various complexity under the direction of the audit lead or audit manager and in accordance with accepted professional standards. Responsibilities include: initial audit planning setting objectives coordination with auditee evaluation and reporting for audits.
- Perform operational financial compliance and fraud related audits by compiling and analyzing information through inquiry observation testing and analysis to develop conclusions about risks and the operating effectiveness of internal controls and processes.
- Develop the ability to identify and assess key risks and controls within assigned audit areas.
- Demonstrate ability to draw conclusions about audit testing with data.
- Prepare audit work papers in a high quality timely manner in alignment with audit methodology.
- Draft audit findings for assigned audit areas that support audit objectives and findings in a timely manner.
- Identify and implement improvements to internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external/internal clients and customers.
- Actively demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with associates midlevel management and other personnel within the organization with limited supervision. Continually demonstrate poise selfconfidence tact and maturity in contact with other personnel in the corporation.
- Demonstrate teamwork by cooperating with department members sharing information utilizing innovations of others participating in group decision process and accepting additional assignments as appropriate.
- Develop an understanding of relevant SAP modules and be able to extract data for analysis.
- Ability to work both as a team member or independently depending on assignment.
Min. Qualifications
- Bachelor degree is required with a major in Accounting Finance Information Systems Engineering or other related business degree.
- 24 years of relevant business experience. Big 4 experience is a plus.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office preferably advanced in Excel
- Prior experience and knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP system is highly desirable.
- Knowledge in IT operational financial and audit processes as well as interdependencies among the processes.
- Can communicate in a clear concise and organized manner as this position may interact with firstline operating and supervisory personnel and with higherlevel management.
- Strong problemsolving skills and business acumen.
- Fluent in Business English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in COSO framework PCAOB standards is a plus
- Advanced degree and/or professional certification such as CPA CIA CISA CFE CISSP CISM or other is a plus.
- Any additional language skills are desirable
Competencies
We Offer
We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition we offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
The Companys Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home.
LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.
Application & Contact
Please send us your resume via the application button.
If you would like to learn more please feel free to contact Anna Cichocka HR Advisor at
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LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB): As a leader in the global chemical industry LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest best operated and most valued company in our industry. The companys products materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety access to clean water healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet the communities where we operate and our future workforce. The company takes great pride in its worldclass technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization. In 2022 LyondellBasell was named as one of FORTUNE Magazines Worlds Most Admired Companies for the fifth consecutive year. For more information please visit or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
