Performance Audit Lead – Drive Governance & Compliance

RI Council 94; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Rhode Island is seeking an Auditor to join the Regulatory Compliance division within the Legislature. The role focuses on performance audits and may include financial and compliance audits as needed. Travel to audit sites within Rhode Island is required.

A Bachelor’s in accounting and relevant audit experience are essential. Excellent communication and technical skills are required. This on-site position offers a structured pay grade, with salary set at the posted minimum and a

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Performance audit experience preferred.
• CPA candidates preferred and advantageous.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Solid analytical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit plan development and execution.
• Demonstrate knowledge of audit and accounting standards.
• Supervise audit staff.
• Oversee collection of audit documentation to meet standards.
• Draft audit findings and communications.
• Participate in audit meetings with auditee management.

Skills

Performance audit experience

Excellent oral and written comms

Excellent technical, analytical and PC

CPA Candidates Preferred

Audit experience 2+ yrs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

State of Rhode Island is seeking an Auditor to join the Regulatory Compliance division within the Legislature. The role focuses on performance audits and may include financial and compliance audits as needed. Travel to audit sites within Rhode Island is required.

A Bachelor’s in accounting and relevant audit experience are essential. Excellent communication and technical skills are required. This on-site position offers a structured pay grade, with salary set at the posted minimum and a