Financial Analyst

Horry County, (SC); Conway (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Horry is seeking a qualified financial professional to lead internal auditing activities in Conway, SC. Under occasional supervision, you will develop an internal audit plan and perform performance, financial, and compliance audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.

You will review internal controls for effectiveness, identify risks, prepare audit reports, monitor corrective actions, and collaborate with department heads to promote fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field required
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible government accounting and financial planning/administration experience preferred
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills for financial records and reports
• Discretion, confidentiality, and ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an internal audit plan covering all departments, programs, and agencies
• Conduct performance, financial, and compliance audits per Government Auditing Standards
• Review internal controls for effectiveness and efficiency; propose improvements
• Identify risk, fraud, waste, or abuse; recommend mitigations and corrective actions
• Prepare clear audit reports for management; monitor implementation of audit findings
• Collaborate with department heads to promote sound internal controls and fiscal responsibility
• Assist external auditors with information and coordination during annual audit
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state/federal regulations and local government accounting standards
• Train and support finance staff on compliance, internal controls, and procedural improvements

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing

Budgeting

Financial management

Policy understanding

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Under occasional supervision, performs a variety of duties in the maintenance and review of financial records in accordance with established procedures, policies, and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, internal audit plan covering all departments, programs, and agencies.
• Conduct performance, financial, and compliance audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards
• Review internal controls for effectiveness and efficiency, and recommend improvements.
• Identify areas of risk, fraud, waste, or abuse and make appropriate recommendations for mitigation or corrective action.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for management.
• Monitor the implementation of audit findings and follow up on corrective actions.
• Collaborate with department heads to promote sound internal control practices and fiscal responsibility.
• Assist external auditors with required information and coordination during the annual audit.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations, County ordinances, and accounting standards relevant to local government operations.
• Support finance and operational staff through training and consultation on compliance, internal controls, and procedural improvements.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIESThorough knowledge of principals, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial management, policies, and procedures. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, records, and reports; excellent excel and computer skills with strong attention to detail; organizational and time management skills; ability to work with numbers accurately. Requires ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a regular basis. Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines. Ability to operate in a sensitive work environment requiring confidentiality and discretion.Requires Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance or related field, and three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in governmental accounting and financial planning and administration or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and ability. Must complete an Excel test.