Staff Auditor

Requisition Id 14122 

 

Overview:  

We are seeking a Staff Auditor who will focus on in performing internal audits of financial and operational functions to: (1) evaluate adequacy of internal controls to deter or detect opportunities for fraud, waste, and abuse; (2) determine reliability and integrity of financial and operating information; (3) ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, accepted accounting principles, laws, regulations, and contract provisions; (4) evaluate means for safeguarding assets; and (5) ascertain economy and efficiency with which resources are used..  This position resides in Internal Audit Services within the Internal Audit Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• As a team member, assists in the completion of financial, performance, and compliance audits.

• As a team member, reviews a variety of areas and disciplines across ORNL, assists in conducting investigations and provides management advisory services.

• Reviews and appraises the soundness, adequacy, effectiveness, efficiency, and application of accounting, financial, and other operating systems and controls within ORNL.

• Conducts operational and performance audits to identify causes of uneconomical and inefficient operations and practices.

• Promotes effective controls at a reasonable cost in systems throughout ORNL.

• Conducts all phases of audits, projects, reviews and investigations as assigned.

• Participates in the annual risk assessment including assisting with developing the annual audit plan.

• Assist in the preparation of formal reports on adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the systems.

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science or related operational business discipline is required.

• Up to 2 years of experience in auditing or relevant related work experience.

• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, problem analysis and resolution skills are required, and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with changing priorities.   

• Knowledge of various principles, practices, and techniques of auditing and the requirements as set forth in the International Professional Practices Framework, which contains the Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and databases. Demonstrated skill in the use of computers in conducting auditing activities.

• Maintains a strong commitment to integrity and ethics.

• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance.

 

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ACL or other data analytics software.