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SalaryHeadquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world’s second-largest lubricants plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.
Position Overview:
As a Business Process Controls Analyst reporting to the Manager of Assurance within the Controller’s organization, you play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of our internal controls. Your primary responsibility involves supporting the planning and execution of assurance activities covering Process, Business, and IT general controls (ITGCs), contributing to management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). You will coordinate and conduct walkthroughs to assess the design effectiveness of controls, ensuring the identification and mitigation of relevant financial statement risks.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the coordination, execution, and documentation of walkthroughs for Process, Business, and IT general controls (ITGCs) to assess the design effectiveness of controls
- Conduct detailed testing of controls to evaluate operational effectiveness, identifying any control deficiencies and assessing their impact on financial reporting risks.
- Identify, vet, and communicate control issues identified during assurance activities.
- Collaborating with control operators and owners to develop and execute remediation plans promptly.
- Assist in the design and operational effectiveness testing of application controls aimed at mitigating financial reporting risks, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Coordinate testing activities with Motiva’s external auditor, facilitating access to relevant documentation and ensuring alignment on identified control issues with control owners.
- Summarize controls testing results and issues for reporting requirements to various stakeholders, including Motiva’s Controller
- Assist in quarterly reporting for key stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of submissions in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned, contributing to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls function within the organization.
Experience and Qualifications Required:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in a financial auditing role, with a focus on internal controls and compliance.
- Experience working and interacting with internal and external audit representatives.
- Demonstrated experience documenting and auditing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX).
- Proficiency in common risk management methodologies such as Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) and Committee of Sponsoring Organizations Enterprise Risk Management (COSO).
- Ability to establish credibility and foster effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including operations, management, executives, legal staff, and external auditors.
- Proven track record of teamwork and collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.
- Exceptional self-motivation, direction, and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
- Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on identifying and mitigating risks.
- Knowledge of internal controls audit concepts and methodologies, including experience in designing and implementing control activities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Internal Audit Practitioner are preferred.
- Experience in the oil and gas industry or related fields, with knowledge of specific industry risks and compliance needs.
We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.
Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).
Motiva participates in E-Verify.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
