Auditor III

Palmetto GBA•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Responsible for providing financial, compliance, and operational audits, business advisory and consultation services, investigations, internal controls, accountability, and review of resource use. The role conducts audits of corporate divisions, departments, providers, and activities; evaluates business risks and controls; documents findings; and recommends ways to limit risk and improve processes. It may serve as Lead Auditor on complex assignments and provides training and assistance to other auditors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.
Five years of auditing experience.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
Ability to analyze financial data, determine its applicability, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and interviewing individuals about those records.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally with people at all levels and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially.
Excellent analytical or critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in any major.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) credential.

Responsibilities

Conduct timely internal and/or external operational, financial, and compliance audits of corporate divisions, departments, providers, and activities, including evaluations of internal controls.
Identify, document, and evaluate business risks; develop written audit programs; and test and analyze controls for adequacy and effectiveness.
Prepare written work papers documenting test results and conclusions, and document issues, causes, and effects on processes and the corporation.
Serve as Lead Auditor on more complex audit assignments.
Draft recommendations to limit risks and improve processes, functions, and activities.
Write audit reports for corporate executive management that communicate engagement evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations clearly and effectively.
Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
Test corrective actions.
Develop detailed reports for each audit, reviewing findings and identifying recommendations to correct deficiencies and improve processes.
Examine and evaluate financial and information systems and recommend controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
Conduct special audit studies for management, including studies to identify controls to prevent fraud, and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
Train, assist, or lead other auditors in completing assignments to maximize audit efficiency and reduce lost time and involvement of corporate personnel.
Expand knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, program instructions, and technology through self-study, corporate offerings, and formal training programs.