Senior Auditor / 60020106

Full Job Description

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. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Conducts annual risk assessment of the population of BabyNet contract providers to determine annual plan for audits to be submitted to Audit Manager or Bureau Chief for approval.

Completes audits within budgeted time allotments as directed by the Audit Manager and/or Division Director within the SCDHHS Division of Audits in accordance with generally accepted government audit standards (GAGAS) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards as outlined in the Division of Audits policy and procedure manual.

All documents created must meet the GAGAS and IIA standards that are outlined in the Division of Audits policy and procedure manual.

Conducts entrance conferences for all audits started during the review period.

Develops audit program specific to the BabyNet program and completes all audit procedures during the fieldwork stage of audits; creates formal work papers to clearly document work performed and conclusions reached.

Obtains and appraises evidentiary data for the purpose of making informed, objective evaluations of the audited entity, including the adequacy and effectiveness of existing internal controls and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and government regulations.

This includes performing interviews with applicable staff, reviewing records and other pertinent documentation, and testing a sample of claims, documents, or transactions.

Provide review notes on sections for auditors participating in audits under your direction. Address review comments provided by Bureau Chief/manager. Make necessary revisions and changes.

All audit work papers must meet the GAGAS and IIA standards that are outlined in the Division of Audits policy and procedure manual.

Conclusions should tie to the work paper purpose and should be supported by the body of the work paper.

All supporting work papers should be referenced, and all calculations should be mathematically correct.

Work papers should be written in a manner that would enable any experienced auditor to follow the work that was performed, and conclusions reached.

All review notes are addressed prior to issuance of the audit report

Conduct preliminary audit research, create, and write various audit-related narratives, memos, audit finding sheets, etc.

to document conclusions drawn from the audit review and testing of sample selected. Report audit work performed in a clear, accurate and logical manner.

Ensure all reportable audit findings and/or recommendations are documented within the electronic audit work papers. Write various sections of the audit report, as assigned by the Audit Manager.

These audit report sections completed must be clear, accurate and flow in logic to the reader without major revisions.

Address review comments provided by Audit Manager or Audit Director. Make necessary revisions and changes within budgeted hours.

Completes other tasks requested by Bureau Chief/Manager. Participates in activities and training to enhance the quality of the internal audit function.

Participates in the annual update of the Agency-wide risk assessment process.

Enroll in and attend training courses or seminars (both in house and outside DHHS) regarding current audit trends and Medicaid rules and regulations to gain an understanding how the agency operates and how all the various divisions work together to assist the citizens of South Carolina.

Assist in supporting third-party service providers engaged by the Division of Internal Audit

• 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.

Requirements

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’ experience in the audit, accounting or grant management. Experience in professional-level auditing, accounting, 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

Additional Information

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.