Auditor III

033 Palmetto GBA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto GBA is seeking an experienced auditor to provide a full range of financial, compliance, and operational audits, advisory services, investigations, and internal controls assessments. The role involves evaluating controls across divisions, drafting management reports, and helping improve processes and efficiency.

The candidate will conduct audits, analyze data, communicate findings clearly, and train other auditors where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a related field is required.
• 5 years auditing experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
• Ability to interview and examine records and to draw conclusions.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Experience handling sensitive matters confidentially.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external timely operational, financial, and/or compliance audits of divisions, departments, providers, and activities of the corporation including evaluation of internal controls.
• Draft recommendations to limit risks and improve processes, writes audit reports for corporate executive management that clearly convey engagement evaluations, conclusions and recommendations; collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies; conducts testing of corrective actions as identified.
• Develop detailed reports on each audit conducted reviewing findings and recommendations for correcting deficiencies and improving processes.
• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Conducts special audit studies for management to discover controls for prevention of fraud; prepares reports of findings and recommendations.
• Provides training to and assists or leads other auditors to maximize audit efficiency and reduce lost time and involvement of personnel.
• Strives to expand knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, program instructions, and technology through self-study, corporate offerings, and formal training programs.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Financial data analysis

Record/document review

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Confidential handling

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary Responsible for providing a full range of financial, compliance, and operational audits, business advisory, and consultation services, investigations, internal controls, accountability, and use of resources.

Responsibilities

• 50% Conducts internal and/or external timely operational, financial, and/or compliance audits of divisions, departments, providers, and activities of the corporation including evaluation of internal controls.
• 15% Drafts recommendations to limit risks and improve processes, functions and activities. Writes audit reports for corporate executive management that clearly and effectively convey engagement evaluations, conclusions and recommendations. Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. Conducts testing of corrective actions as identified.
• 10% Develops detailed reports on each audit conducted. Reports include a review of findings and an identification of recommendation to correct any deficiencies and methods for improvement to processes.
• 10% Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• 10% Conducts special audit studies for management, such as those required to discover controls for prevention of fraud. Prepares reports of findings and recommendations for management.
• 5% Provides training to and assists or leads other auditors in completing their assignments as a means of maximizing audit efficiency and thus reducing lost time and involvement of corporate personnel.
• 5% Strives to expand knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, program instructions, and technology through self-study, corporate offerings, and formal training programs.

Required Education

Bachelor's in a job related field.

Required Experience

5 years auditing experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and to interview individuals concerning those records.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels, and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Excellent analytical or critical thinking and problem solving capabilities.

Required Software and Tools

Microsoft Office.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree- any major

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Work Environment

Typical office environment. Travel between office buildings and out of town may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Palmetto GBA Overview

Palmetto GBA is a healthcare service administrator and one of the nation’s largest providers of high-volume medical claims and transaction processing. We provide services and technology solutions to improve and streamline healthcare administration not only for government but also for corporate entities. We offer a wide range of services that require a diverse workforce and expansive areas of expertise from data analytics, administrative and workflow services to advanced systems. To help our associates succeed and reach their professional goal, we offer training classes and programs that help employees prepare for leadership positions and offer tuition assistance for education advancement. Palmetto GBA acknowledges associates’ hard work and dedication with awards and financial incentives. Veterans Welcome! Palmetto GBA is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty.