Specific Responsibilities
The Internal Audit & Risk Management Director based in Houston, TX reporting to the Vice President, Assurance will directly manage Apache's Internal Audit and Risk Management functions. The position assists in developing and owns the execution of the annual Internal Audit plan, including communication of audit results to management. Manages the day-to-day execution of the company's enterprise risk management program.
This role will be primarily responsible for the following:
- Managing the planning and execution of operational audits, Sarbanes-Oxley testing, IT audits and special projects
- Providing guidance on audit risks, scopes, objectives, work programs and testing procedures as needed
- Reviewing / preparing audit workpapers and draft reports, ensuring each are prepared timely and in a quality manner
- Completing or supervising completion of assigned audits, advisory engagements or special projects
- Overseeing the company’s SOX program execution, including scoping, testing strategy, quality review, deficiency evaluation, and coordination with external auditors
- Reviewing and submitting well-written reports at the conclusion of audits covering audit scopes, procedures employed, findings and recommendations
- Leading and assisting with departmental projects related to risk identification, audit planning, scheduling, operations, Sarbanes-Oxley, KPIs and continuous improvement
- Assisting with Audit and Risk Committee presentations
- Coaching and developing Audit and Risk Management staff
- Liaising with external auditors as needed
- Participating in meetings and working with management at all levels within the organization in furtherance of identifying and managing organizational risks
- Owning, managing and improving the company’s risk management program and related software application
- Validating risk mitigation actions and documenting results in the company’s Risk management application
- Training employees as needed on risk concepts and needed improvements
- Preparing / obtaining broader risk assessments for new ventures, country exposures, and more strategic company initiatives
- Continually instilling a risk awareness and approach throughout the organization
- Keeping abreast of risk best practices, communicating them as pertinent within the organization, and instilling them in Apache’s ERM program when warranted
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or other pertinent business-related degree
- 15+ years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or internal audit; and meaningful experience leading, maturing, or administering an ERM framework in a complex organization
- Prior experience leading and managing audit / risk teams
- Strong teamwork orientation, with the ability to work independently as needed
- Strong experience with Sarbanes-Oxley principles and testing required
- Experience with operational / process auditing and identifying control gaps and process improvement opportunities
- Hands-on IT audit experience preferred
- Proven strong aptitude for problem solving and root cause analysis
- Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred
- Experience in the oil and gas industry highly preferred
Certifications
- CPA, CIA and/or CISA highly desirable
Skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Analytical and organizational skills
- A hands-on leadership style along with an ability to see the big picture, collaborate and interface with all levels of the organization, lead change, and generate process improvements
- A strong understanding of financial and accounting practices
- Strong interpersonal skills (ability to develop and foster cross departmental relationships)
Competencies
The successful candidate will lead by example through successfully demonstrating the following:
- Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
- Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache’s business success;
- Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
- Culture: Willingness and ability to align one’s behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
- Servant Leadership: Inspires and enables performance excellence through feedback, empathy, development and empowerment;
- Strategic Mindset: Applies business acumen to see the big picture, understand business issues, and exhibit financial stewardship;
- Change Leadership: Inspires change by challenging the status quo, generating support, and executing improvement projec