Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians. This position is located in Internal Audits, Richland County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position. Are you the One? We are looking for a Senior Auditor who will perform professional auditing duties to review the South Carolina BabyNet program and its contract providers. Determines and develops risk-based audit protocols and methodology to be used to audit the BabyNet program and its contract providers. Conducts onsite visits to the providers' locations to validate claim data submitted electronically and conducts testing of contractual, financial, and other documentation to determine compliance with applicable federal requirements. Will communicate the results of operational and/or compliance audits in written reports. Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with team members, agency and other department/divisions.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year. 15 days sick leave per year. 13 paid holidays. State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A bachelor's degree from a college or higher education institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education & Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) with at least 15 semester hours in accounting, finance, auditing and/or business courses. A minimum of two (2) years of professional-level experience in auditing, accounting, grant management, compliance, or financial management. Additional Requirements: Occasional overnight travel. Requires holder to drive routinely. Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Valid driver's license. In-office Role.

Working knowledge various computer software applications required including Windows-based computer software programs to include Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Excel and paperless audit software Knowledge of generally accepted government audit standards (GAGAS); knowledge of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards as well as a broad spectrum of successful business practices and the ability to adapt them to state government environment. Must be able to read and study complex governmental regulation, summarize and understand the requirements of the regulation and policy and create audit steps to ensure all requirements are met under the BabyNet program. Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations to assist the Division of Audits in achieving its mission. Also, ability to analyze and filter accounting data utilizing Excel or Access. Must exhibit a team player attitude and be able to work with other agency Program staff daily. Must exhibit integrity and maintain confidentiality. The candidate must be able to effectively manage time and prioritize work. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both in written and oral form and possess the ability to deal diplomatically with sensitive issues, maintain integrity and ethics. The candidate must be willing to learn within a team environment and work on more than one audit project at a time without sacrificing quality of work. Expected to multitask while working under intense pressure to meet budgeted hour deadlines. Other: Must have reliable transportation. This is a non-telecommuting position. A professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CBM, CFE or CGAP are desired, but not mandatory. Must be able to use independent judgement in day-to-day operation within the Division of Audits, and complete projects based on direction provided by supervisor and/or the Bureau Chief. Will exercise the necessary independence and discretion while completing job assignments within time frame allocated by supervisor.

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.