Senior Internal Auditor - Analytics

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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

The mission of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations. It helps the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor with expertise in data analytics and IT General Controls (ITGC). In this hybrid role, you will plan and execute audits across financial, operational, and information technology domains. You will also play a key role in using analytics to detect risk patterns and support compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provides professional audit work, individually or within a team, in identifying organizational risk and conducting internal audits in accordance with Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit, and department standards.

* Use data analytics tools to analyze data and identify trends, discrepancies, and areas of concern. Prepare detailed reports based on data-driven insights.

* Work closely with accounting, budget, and operations teams to ensure that data collection, reporting, and internal controls align with industry's best practices.

* Plans and executes audits designed to assess internal control processes and operational performance per department and professional standards.

* Prepares documentation and reports supporting the result of activities, including recommended management action.

* Prepares detailed plans for internal audits, including identifying key risks and controls, determining audit objectives, and developing audit steps.

Prepares audit reports designed to objectively assess systems, processes, and operations and develop recommendations for corrective actions.

* Identifies potential audit areas and assists with assessing the degree of inherent risk

* Perform or assist in the performance of special projects or studies.

* Participates in additional Internal Audit projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in a related business (Accounting degree preferred ) or equivalent experience generally based on the basis if 2:1 (experience: college) years, plus six (6) years related work experience showing progressively more complex responsibilities in a substantive and relevant business role which provides evidence of the particular knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position.

• Experience preparing detailed data driven reports and audit documentation.

• Experience in performing or supporting Internal audits.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills suitable for all levels of management.

• Strong MS Office Suite skills, especially Excel and Word.

• Organize and prioritize work and successfully pursue objectives .

• Demonstrate effective interviewing and data gathering skills.

• Strong proficiency in data analytics tools and software (e.g., ACL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar tools).

• Knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP) and accounting practices.

• Ability to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights to improve financial performance and reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to the success of the team.

• Security clearance requirements: Must undergo and receive a favorable disposition in a preliminary background investigation (criminal, credit, prior employment, etc.); must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q-level security clearance which requires that you: be a US citizen; have no felony convictions or other serious offenses; have an honorable discharge from military, and a good credit history. Obtaining and maintaining a security clearance is condition of employment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CPA, or equivalent certification.

• Familiarity with IT general controls frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, SOX 404, or DOE/NNSA cybersecurity controls).

• A minimum of six years of experience in an environment that provides exposure to procurement processes, budgeting, financial reporting, accounting standards, project management, or a related field for which Internal Audit has a need.

• Experience with TeamMate+ or other electronic audit work paper technology.

• Experience with analyzing data, advanced Excel skills or other tools used for analysis.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to spot trends, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.

• Strong Knowledge of Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit,

• Ability to effectively prepare documentation that details work performed clearly and concisely.

• The ability to reach a conclusion and present opinions based on gathered evidence and established criteria.

• Familiarity with a National Laboratory or similar type of organization.

• Experience with data analysis techniques.

Additional Information:

• On-site position

• No Visa Sponsorship

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $99850 - $130000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

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