Houston, Texas, USA
367 days ago
Supervisor Internal Audit

Occidental is an International Energy Company with operations in the United States, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. We are the largest onshore oil producer in the U.S., including in the Permian Basin, and a leading offshore producer in the Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions.

We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon dioxide management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit Oxy.com for more information.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Supervisor Internal Audit within our Corporate Internal Audit (IA) group based in Houston, TX.

Job Duties May Include:

Oversee and lead the Internal Audit project team, including co-sourced consultants, to execute internal audit assignments in accordance with Oxy Internal Audit methodology and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) by the Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA)Simultaneously manage multiple operational, financial, and compliance internal audit projects, maintaining priorities and schedules to meet department objectives and Audit Committee reporting requirementsPerform, review, and assist with all phases of assurance and advisory projects, including:Planning, gathering background information, risk and control assessments, scope and objectives, budgeting, process narrative documentation, internal audit program and procedure developmentExecuting fieldwork, preparing accurate, complete, objective, and timely audit workpapers, reviewing staff workpapers, and working with management to identify solutions to control deficienciesFinalizing audit observations, independently identifying root causes, and proposing recommendationsDrafting audit reports to convey complex business and internal control issues in a clear, concise, and factual manner, offering practical solutions to improve business processesWrapping up project documentation and workpapers.Follow-up, monitor, and validate the completion of management action plansDemonstrate an applied knowledge in detecting risks and evaluating organizational governance, fraud, risk management, and internal controls. Analyze business risks and processes from operational, financial, and compliance perspectives to determine improvement opportunities to strengthen internal controls and enhance business processesUtilize data analytics to add value during planning, execution, and reportingProactively research business best practice concepts and attend external and internal training to develop and maintain skills to understand and respond to business needsInterface with all levels of management and articulate observations, risks, and remediation plans effectivelyParticipate in special assignments and fraud investigations as necessary, as determined by management, the Audit Committee, and the Vice President, Internal AuditAssist with other areas, such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SoX) documentation and/or testing and contract compliance reviews, as neededAssist IA Management with administrative tasks and other assignments as requiredPartner with IA Management in daily oversight of staff performance and progress to report statusTrain and develop IA staff and external consultantsUnderstand and apply all Company policies and principles, including those related to ethics and compliance, as well as environmental, health, and safetyAccomplish job responsibilities in accordance with Occidental’s core valuesPerform other duties as assigned.

Occidental is an International Energy Company with operations in the United States, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. We are the largest onshore oil producer in the U.S., including in the Permian Basin, and a leading offshore producer in the Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions.

We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon dioxide management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit Oxy.com for more information.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Supervisor Internal Audit within our Corporate Internal Audit (IA) group based in Houston, TX.

Job Duties May Include:

Oversee and lead the Internal Audit project team, including co-sourced consultants, to execute internal audit assignments in accordance with Oxy Internal Audit methodology and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) by the Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA)Simultaneously manage multiple operational, financial, and compliance internal audit projects, maintaining priorities and schedules to meet department objectives and Audit Committee reporting requirementsPerform, review, and assist with all phases of assurance and advisory projects, including:Planning, gathering background information, risk and control assessments, scope and objectives, budgeting, process narrative documentation, internal audit program and procedure developmentExecuting fieldwork, preparing accurate, complete, objective, and timely audit workpapers, reviewing staff workpapers, and working with management to identify solutions to control deficienciesFinalizing audit observations, independently identifying root causes, and proposing recommendationsDrafting audit reports to convey complex business and internal control issues in a clear, concise, and factual manner, offering practical solutions to improve business processesWrapping up project documentation and workpapers.Follow-up, monitor, and validate the completion of management action plansDemonstrate an applied knowledge in detecting risks and evaluating organizational governance, fraud, risk management, and internal controls. Analyze business risks and processes from operational, financial, and compliance perspectives to determine improvement opportunities to strengthen internal controls and enhance business processesUtilize data analytics to add value during planning, execution, and reportingProactively research business best practice concepts and attend external and internal training to develop and maintain skills to understand and respond to business needsInterface with all levels of management and articulate observations, risks, and remediation plans effectivelyParticipate in special assignments and fraud investigations as necessary, as determined by management, the Audit Committee, and the Vice President, Internal AuditAssist with other areas, such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SoX) documentation and/or testing and contract compliance reviews, as neededAssist IA Management with administrative tasks and other assignments as requiredPartner with IA Management in daily oversight of staff performance and progress to report statusTrain and develop IA staff and external consultantsUnderstand and apply all Company policies and principles, including those related to ethics and compliance, as well as environmental, health, and safetyAccomplish job responsibilities in accordance with Occidental’s core valuesPerform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related disciplineA minimum of eight years of professional experience in business, finance, accounting, or related fieldsA minimum of five years of audit experience (internal and/or external audit), four of which are related to operational auditsExceptional interpersonal, and verbal, and written communication skillsStrong work ethic with a focus on organization, time management, critical thinking, analytical skill, attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamAbility in compiling and interpreting data from various sources while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalismAbility to prioritize work effectively when managing multiple projects with limited supervisionApproximately 25% international and domestic travelAdvanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and data analytics tools and techniquesOil and gas upstream and/or chemicals experienceKnowledge of COSO framework and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Desired Qualifications:

Professional certification, or actively pursuing a certification (CIA, CFE, CPA etc.)A minimum of eight years of experience in Internal Audit, with at least five years of experience specifically related to Operational audit.A minimum of three years of internal audit team lead experience.Experienced with SAP, SharePoint, Power BI, Spotfire.

Relocation will not be provided.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related disciplineA minimum of eight years of professional experience in business, finance, accounting, or related fieldsA minimum of five years of audit experience (internal and/or external audit), four of which are related to operational auditsExceptional interpersonal, and verbal, and written communication skillsStrong work ethic with a focus on organization, time management, critical thinking, analytical skill, attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamAbility in compiling and interpreting data from various sources while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalismAbility to prioritize work effectively when managing multiple projects with limited supervisionApproximately 25% international and domestic travelAdvanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and data analytics tools and techniquesOil and gas upstream and/or chemicals experienceKnowledge of COSO framework and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Desired Qualifications:

Professional certification, or actively pursuing a certification (CIA, CFE, CPA etc.)A minimum of eight years of experience in Internal Audit, with at least five years of experience specifically related to Operational audit.A minimum of three years of internal audit team lead experience.Experienced with SAP, SharePoint, Power BI, Spotfire.

Relocation will not be provided.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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