Principal Internal Auditor

Ensure engagements are properly supervised to ensure objectives are achieved, quality is assured, and staff are developed. Assist in preparing annual audit plans considering input from MOC and DOE PMO management, DOE Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidance letters, and Internal Audit risk assessments. Prepares Annual Assurance Letter & Report for MOC?s Chief Executive Officer?s (CEO) signature based an all available reports and feedback from management regarding management controls and perceived risks to the project. Prepares Quarterly Audit Resolution and Follow-up report for transmittal to MOC Executive staff and DOE PMO after determining status of all findings /recommendations open from previous quarter and included in reports in the current quarter.

Plans, coordinates, and conducts risk-based, organizationally involved, and complex audits covering accounting, financial, and other operations, as assigned, by measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of accounting and managerial controls.

Manages, performs or oversees Information Technology (IT) related audits and provides input for annual audit plans related to IT coverage. Utilizes expertise to assist other members of the Internal Audit staff in the extraction of data from computer databases pertinent to specific jobs. Monitors input of sensitive data to SAP and activities of SAP super users, as deemed appropriate.

Relative to audits performed, discusses audit results with Management responsible for the audited activity, both during the audit and upon completion of the fieldwork. Writes comprehensive audit reports to clearly reflect the work performed, techniques utilized, and apprise MOC Management and DOE Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) PMO and OIG of the audit findings and recommendations.

May be required to manage the Internal Audit Directorate during the absence of the Internal Audit Director. Provide technical training, direction and oversight of staff activities and external auditors who may be assisting IAD in performance of specific audits. Performs Quality Assurance reviews of audit reports and work papers prepared by other Internal Audit staff members to ensure compliance with audit standards noted above. Assists in the preparation of Internal Audit policies and procedures and in ensuring that they are followed. Maintains MOC Internal Audit Web Site.

Participates in New Orleans Safety Council meetings.

Actively participates in professional organizations and conferences and user group meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science degree, emphasis in Accounting or Finance related field. Minimum of 10 years of audit related experience (internal, public, or Government auditing). Audit experience must include planning and coordinating major audits. Must have strong written and oral communication skills to coordinate audits, develop reports, interface with customers (internal and external) and provide direction and training to staff as audit engagement lead. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, database data extraction, etc.) is required and considered critical to success in this position.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES:

Certifications required include Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other audit related certifications. Note that evidence of passing the certification exams with certification pending the satisfaction of experience requirements is acceptable.