Principal Auditor

Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC (SRMC) is seeking a Principal Auditor to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site.

The Principal Auditor participates in the independent and objective assurance service designed to add value and improve operations. The Principal Auditor plans, schedules, directs and conducts financial, operational, information systems, and subcontract audits to evaluate an entity's internal control structure; to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, compliance with policies, procedures, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders and Directives, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Government Cost Accounting Standards.

Ensures that audit performance is consistent with the Global standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and requirements of the company’s Prime Contract. Performs adequate testing, including associated documentation, to achieve audit objectives.

• Plans, schedules, coordinates and directs operational, financial, information systems and performance audits to determine the extent of compliance with policies, procedures, DOE regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations and the company’s Prime Contract.
• Make recommendations to resolve non-compliance issues and monitors as appropriate to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Assists the Audit Manager in assessing potential risks, developing audit plans, and other administrative requirements. Influences audit priorities, schedules, and specific audit assignments.
• Ensure that audit work papers are prepared and maintained and audits are conducted in accordance with the company, Institute of Internal Auditors, and Government Accounting Standards.
• Peer reviews work performed by other staff auditors to ensure adequacy of audit scope and documentation, significance of audit findings and soundness of recommendations.
• Develops and maintains contact with external organizations (government, private, and professional) to ensure compliance with changing auditing standards and government regulations and to identify new audit techniques and technology.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of innovative, efficient and effective strategies for audit performance.
• Provides detailed multi-platform electronic data related to audit detailed testing. Designs, programs and executes detailed testing to provide 100% accuracy and dependability to the audit team and senior management.
• Develop audit reports which identify compliance, and control weaknesses and render appropriate, cost‑effective recommendations for improvement.
• Follows up on the implementation of recommendations.
• Participate in internal quality review assessments annually and external assessments in 5 year intervals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, Engineering, Management or other related disciplines.
• Experience with audit or related and/or commensurate professional experience in corporate and/or the DOE Complex.

• The Government Auditing Standards require 80 hours of training in governmental auditing every 2 years. Candidates will be expected to meet these standards for continuation in the position.
• The successful candidate holds a US government security clearance, or has the ability to obtain a clearance if necessary.

• Well versed on the applicability of Global Internal Audit Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards.
• Honed interview and observational skills; excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of electronic work papers, such as Team Mate, word processing and spreadsheet applications, data mining applications such as Access, SEEQ, ACL, and others.
• The ability to comprehend relevant provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations, SRMC and SRS policies and procedures, and apply those to audit procedures.
• Experience in documenting work performed, forming clear…