We are looking for a detail-oriented and results-driven Internal Auditor to join Celanese’s global Internal Audit team. Collaborating with cross-functional and global stakeholders, you will identify process improvements, ensure alignment with Celanese’s policies and regulatory requirements, and contribute to the company’s governance framework. This role offers exposure to diverse business segments, global audit projects, and opportunities to partner with external auditors.
• Participate in standard to complex audit projects (strategic, operational, compliance, financial process) and conduct periodic Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing as an independent contributor, adhering to department protocols.
• Support the identification and assessment of risks, assist in developing audit programs, test key controls, and document workpapers.
• Organize and execute audit work, including but not limited to interviews, analytical procedures, examination of evidence, and data analytics.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and potential risks; draft clear, concise audit findings and recommend practical, actionable improvements.
• Communicate audit progress, preliminary observations, and recommendations to audit management and relevant business stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure effective resolution of identified issues.
• Assist in special audit projects, fraud investigations, or ad-hoc requests as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as a finance, accounting, accounting information systems, business administration or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in finance, audit or related field in a multinational company or international accounting firm.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, and be able to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people inside and outside the function.
• Can use quantitative and qualitative information to draw logical conclusions and identify potential issues.
• Knowledge of risk management, control systems, and business processes.
• Proficient in MS Office, and good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• CPA, CIA or related professional certification is desirable.
• Experience with SAP and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI) to support data-driven audits is an advantage.
• Understanding of IT general controls and enthusiasm to explore new audit technologies (e.g., robotic process automation in auditing) are desirable.