Michelle Dytrych

Internal Audit Manager @Seadrill

Houston, TX, US

As Internal Audit Manager at one of the world’s leading offshore drilling service companies, I lead the planning and execution of global, risk-based audits spanning financial reporting and IT. I partner with leadership to strengthen governance, internal controls, and SOX compliance across a complex, multinational environment.Key responsibilities and highlights include- Developing and executing the annual risk-based internal audit plan, leading audits across finance, IT, and compliance. Supporting oversight of co-source providers and ensuring alignment with IIA standards- Overseeing SOX 404 compliance, including control design evaluation, walkthroughs, interim and rollforward testing, and remediation tracking. Leading control rationalization and frequency reassessments with process owners- Maintaining and enhancing detailed risk/control matrices in Workiva with COSO principle mapping, assertion coverage, fraud indicators, and beyond. Drafting test plans, population completeness procedures, request templates, and audit-ready documentation- Assessing IPE and ITGC risks across critical systems including review of key report validations, user provisioning, privileged access, and change management- Collaborating across global functions (HR, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and IT) to assess and mitigate risk, improve internal control design, and drive accountability. Supporting stakeholder engagement across Brazil, the UK, and the U.S- Designing standardized templates, testing methodologies, and evidence collection protocols that streamline testing and ensure alignment with external audit expectations- Coaching control owners through the full audit lifecycle, supporting a strong control culture, and contributing to the company’s broader governance and risk management strategy.

University of Houston

Master of Science (M.S.), Accounting

Texas State University

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting