The Senior Auditor, Internal will assist with the execution of internal audit projects covering the areas of financial and operational assurance. These projects will be aimed at improving the Company’s risk mitigation activities, enhancement of business and financial processes, identification and communication of best practices, and fostering an appropriate control environment in the corporate and support functions.

KNOWLEDGE

The successful candidate will support the execution of internal audit projects covering the areas of corporate governance, commercial, finance and accounting, risk management, operations and compliance processes. Candidate must display strong technical accounting skills and a solid understanding of the audit process including comprehensive knowledge of internal audit standards and practices, principles and procedures in order to perform a variety of assignments.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform audits in the areas of corporate governance, commercial, finance and accounting, risk management, operations and compliance with minimal oversight including audit planning, workpaper documentation and preparation of clear, concise, logical and informative audit reports
• Understand relevant accounting pronouncements and their impact on the Company’s financial reporting structure and internal controls environment
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the Company’s operations and assess the effects of industry practices on potential risks facing the organization
• With general guidance, synthesize knowledge gained during projects in formulating and updating the department’s audit approach and understanding of risk
• Monitor and review actions taken by management to correct issues reported by audit findings. Determine the appropriateness of corrective actions and initiate further discussions with management and staff as deemed necessary
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of the internal audit plan through the use of integrated audits and utilization of data analytics
  

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)

• Education and Certifications: A Bachelor’s Degree is required with a preference for Accounting or Finance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred and other designations are desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of Experience working at a “Big Four” accounting firm or in combined consulting and industry experience with exposure to financial accounting and operational controls in publicly traded companies. Energy industry experience is preferred.
• Skills: The successful candidate will be an effective professional that inspires confidence in colleagues and within the broader organization. Specifically, he/she will meet the following criteria:
  • Ability to directly identify and tackle critical issues; skillfully manage potentially contentious situations; effectively utilize knowledge of sound business and technical operations practices; adeptly work under pressure.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic, entrepreneurial
  • Self-starter; capable of following established guidelines/procedures with minimal direction
  • Driven to deliver quality results on time, with a high degree of integrity and in a highly ethical and professional manner
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with experience interacting and presenting at management level; ability to see the broad implications of events, as well as understand the details
  • Organized and able to manage multiple activities of moderate complexity in a timely and accurate manner with general supervisory guidance
  • Computer literate with typical office packages and basic computer literacy and the ability to learn new software and applications
    

FREEDOM TO ACT

This position does not require supervision over other personnel.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others
• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends
• Travel may be required
• May be required to work overtime
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere
  

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.