Audit Lead: Social Services Risk & Compliance

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, LTD & Life Ins

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Department of Social Services seeks a Senior Auditor to lead audits of agency operations and provider arrangements, ensuring internal control, compliance, and program integrity. The role requires advanced knowledge of auditing standards, and the ability to supervise staff across financial, programmatic, and operational audits.

The position emphasizes safeguarding PII, staying current with laws, and providing training on procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in accounting required; three years of accounting or auditing experience.
• For advanced degrees: a Master's in accounting with one year of experience.
• Five years of risk-based auditing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety, permanency, and well-being of clients through audits.
• Prepares and edits audit reports and workpapers for internal controls.
• Supervises audit staff in financial, compliance, and program audits.
• Maintains knowledge of federal/state laws and auditing standards.
• Travels about 10% with overnight travel about 5% as needed.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

PII protection

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

Job description

State of South Carolina’s Department of Social Services seeks a Senior Auditor to lead audits of agency operations and provider arrangements, ensuring internal control, compliance, and program integrity. The role requires advanced knowledge of auditing standards, and the ability to supervise staff across financial, programmatic, and operational audits.

The position emphasizes safeguarding PII, staying current with laws, and providing training on procedures.