Audits Manager -61146154/ 61166700 /61166701

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

The Division of Procurement Services in South Carolina seeks an Audits Manager I to lead procurement audits, supervise staff, and assess compliance across state agencies and higher education institutions. This senior role supports the Audit and Certification Director in crafting certification recommendations for the State Fiscal Accountability Authority.

Essential duties include auditing complex procurement systems, evaluating controls, and communicating findings to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or insurance.
• Experience in professional-level accounting, auditing, or financial management.
• CPA or CIA credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign, and review the work of audit staff and manage staffing and schedules.
• Serve as Auditor-in-Charge for complex procurement audits and plan engagements.
• Evaluate internal controls and procurement activities for compliance with laws and policies.
• Review workpapers and reports, communicate findings to agency management.
• Apply knowledge of procurement codes and regulations to ensure compliant solutions.
• Travel as required for audits.

Skills

Auditing standards

Staff supervision

Analytical skills

Procurement laws

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or insurance

Professional accounting/auditing experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Division of Procurement Services is seeking an Audits Manager I to serve as a senior-level advisor and manager in the Office of Audit and Certification. Under general supervision, this position manages procurement audits, supervises audit staff, and evaluates state agencies, colleges, universities, technical colleges, and applicable public school districts for compliance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations or an approved School District Procurement Code.The Audits Manager I assists the Audit and Certification Director in developing procurement certification recommendations for presentation to the State Fiscal Accountability Authority.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead, assign, and review the work of audit staff; establish performance expectations; provide coaching and professional development; conduct performance evaluations; and manage staffing, workloads, schedules, attendance, and leave in accordance with agency policies.
• Serve as Auditor-in-Charge for assigned audits of complex procurement systems, including planning engagements, identifying risks and objectives, allocating resources, and directing audit fieldwork.
• Evaluate internal controls and procurement activities of state agencies, higher education institutions, technical colleges, and applicable school districts for compliance with procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Review audit workpapers and reports, develop audit findings, and communicate results and recommendations to agency management to improve compliance, efficiency, and procurement operations.
• Apply advanced knowledge of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations, procurement office practices, and SCEIS to assess procurement activities and identify compliance issues.
• Confer with agency officials regarding procurement requirements and Chief Procurement Officer policies and procedures to identify effective and legally compliant solutions to procurement issues.
• This position will require some travel.
• Assist the Audit and Certification Director in developing agency procurement certification recommendations for presentation to the State Fiscal Accountability Authority and implementingoffice goals and objectives.
• Conduct specialized audits, complex procurement reviews, and sensitive investigations as directed by the Audit and Certification Director.
• Perform other audit-related duties and special projects as assigned.

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or insurance and experience in professional-level accounting, auditing, or financial management.

Experience in leading and managing audit teams.

• Advanced knowledge of governmental auditing standards and practices.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct audit assignments and supervise audit staff.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and information systems practices.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential preferred.

The state Fiscal Accountability Authority offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions 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

State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Applicants must complete an application online. A resume may be included but will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of an incomplete application. Also, supplemental questions are considered a part of your application and must be completed.