Internal Audit Advanced Analyst - Finance

Celanese - Irving, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Irving, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Internal Audit Advanced Analyst at Celanese is a key role within the finance department, focusing on conducting audits across various business units. This position offers the opportunity to engage in complex audit projects, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations and enhancing internal controls. The role emphasizes collaboration with accounting and audit teams, providing insights that contribute to the company's operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in standard to complex audit projects (strategic, operational, compliance, finance process) in accordance with department protocols.
• Plan, organize, and execute all phases of audit work including interviews, analytical procedures, detailed testing of data, identification and assessment of risks, and data analysis.
• Prepare and present articulate internal audit report findings and recommendations to relevant levels of management.
• Conduct periodic Sarbanes-Oxley testing as an independent tester.
• Assist Company external auditor with financial audit activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as finance, accounting, or accounting information systems.
• 2-4 years of professional experience in internal audit, finance, Big 4, or related field.
• Strong research capabilities to quickly understand business processes and develop audit programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound understanding of processes, risks, and controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment.
• Proficient in Office 365 applications.

Nice-to-haves

• External audit experience
• Financial analysis skills
• SAP experience
• Willingness to pursue professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA
• Foreign language skills, especially Spanish or Mandarin
• Experience working for a global company
• Business process audit experience
• Understanding of data analytics
• Root cause analysis experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation starting from day one
• Opportunities for employee growth and development
• Flexible work environment
• Community engagement initiatives