Internal Auditor

Our client, a large-scale energy and utilities company at the forefront of regional infrastructure development in Houston, TX (Downtown), is seeking looking for a driven, curious Auditor to join a co-sourced internal audit team on a contract basis. Working under the direction of an Audit Manager or Senior, you will support a range of riskbased audit and advisory engagements - from planning and testing through documentation and reporting.

This team's work is primarily operational in nature, covering gas and electric operations rather than traditional SOX or financial statement audits. Audits are largely planned from scratch, so you won't be handed a playbook and asked to go through the steps. You'll be expected to ask good questions, think critically, and help build the work as you go.

* Assist in planning and executing risk-based audit and advisory engagements, contributing to the development of testing procedures with management guidance

* Perform audit testing, document work performed, and prepare clear and complete workpapers

* Gather evidence, perform data analysis, and document observations to support issue identification

* Collaborate with business stakeholders to evaluate risks and identify process improvement opportunities

* Draft audit deliverables - including scope documents and audit reports - in a clear, concise manner

* Leverage automated analysis tools to support audit activities

* Meet deadlines, adhere to quality standards, and escalate issues appropriately

* Support special projects and investigations as assigned

Experience & background

* 1-3 years of experience in audit, accounting, finance, compliance, or operational disciplines

* Internal or external audit experience strongly preferred; operational audit background is ideal

* Operational focus is the priority - this team audits gas and electric operations, not financial statements

* Self-starter with a positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn

* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills - comfortable working without a pre-defined template

* Clear written and verbal communication skills

* Analytical mindset with basic data analysis capability

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt as new information emerges

* Collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision

* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* SAP (ERP system in use)

* TeamMate+ (audit documentation - training provided)

* IDEA or Tableau experience is a plus

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field - required

* MBA, CPA, or CIA preferred, or demonstrated intent to pursue