Senior Auditor / 61014848
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<span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span> Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you. Job Duties: The Senior Auditor promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults, helping individuals achieve stability and strengthening families. This is achieved by performing professional administrative duties in planning, coordinating, organizing, and managing a professional auditing staff in conducting audits and evaluations of the administrative, financial, operational, and programmatic activities of a complex state agency with 4,000 employees and an annual budget of approximately $1.1 billion. Conducts audits and/or supervises professional audit staff in the conducting of audits of the various accounting, financial, statistical, and program records of the Agency and/or providers of service for internal control, effectiveness, efficiency, and for compliance with state and federal regulations and requirements. These audits may include any or all of the following elements: 1) financial and compliance; 2) economy and efficiency; 3) program results; and 4) effectiveness Prepares, reviews, and edits audit reports and workpapers. Recommends improvements in internal controls for compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations. Presides over the entry and exit conferences where necessary and appropriate. Assists with the development and updating of the Agency-wide risk assessment. Assists in establishing, updating, and revising audit guides, audit programs, or working paper formats. Will also conduct training to familiarize staff of all new developments resulting from any changes in established procedures. Keeps abreast of changes and developments in federal and state laws, auditing standards, and regulations relative to all programs administered by the Agency. Ensure all personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed of and will work to protect the Agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data. Performs other related duties as required.
The Senior Auditor promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults, helping individuals achieve stability and strengthening families. This is achieved by performing professional administrative duties in planning, coordinating, organizing, and managing a professional auditing staff in conducting audits and evaluations of the administrative, financial, operational, and programmatic activities of a complex state agency with 4,000 employees and an annual budget of approximately $1.1 billion.
Conducts audits and/or supervises professional audit staff in the conducting of audits of the various accounting, financial, statistical, and program records of the Agency and/or providers of service for internal control, effectiveness, efficiency, and for compliance with state and federal regulations and requirements. These audits may include any or all of the following elements: 1) financial and compliance; 2) economy and efficiency; 3) program results; and 4) effectiveness
Prepares, reviews, and edits audit reports and workpapers. Recommends improvements in internal controls for compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations.
Presides over the entry and exit conferences where necessary and appropriate.
Assists with the development and updating of the Agency-wide risk assessment.
Assists in establishing, updating, and revising audit guides, audit programs, or working paper formats. Will also conduct training to familiarize staff of all new developments resulting from any changes in established procedures.
Keeps abreast of changes and developments in federal and state laws, auditing standards, and regulations relative to all programs administered by the Agency.
Ensure all personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed of and will work to protect the Agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data.
Performs other related duties as required.
Position Duties
- A Bachelor's Degree in accounting and three (3) years of accounting or auditing experience. A Master's Degree in accounting and one (1) years of accounting or auditing experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five (5) years of risk-based auditing experience.
Other Qualifications
- This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers. Must possess a valid driver's license. Normal work conditions are in an office either in the State Agency, a County DSS office, or the office of the Provider. Travel involved about 10% of the time. Overnight travel involved about 5% of time. Ability to transport workpapers and laptop computers - approximately 30 pounds - roll-cart provided. If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer. The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package 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 Paid Parental Leave State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program DIVISION : Internal Audit / Richland County
- 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
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Benefits
- Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
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HR Recruiter
DSS Employee
DSS Internship
Careers Website
Indeed
SCWORKS
College/University Job Portal
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Radio/TV/Billboard
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High School Diploma or GED
Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Doctorate
None of the above
Less than 1 year
1 year - less than 3 years
3 years or more
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