Performance Auditor

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

State holidays

Job summary

S.C. Legislative Audit Council is seeking performance auditors to conduct management/performance audits of state agencies and programs in compliance with Government Auditing Standards.

The role involves interdisciplinary teams evaluating efficiency and effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative analysis. Responsibilities include investigating operations, analyzing records, interviewing staff, developing data collection methods, and presenting findings to officials and the media.

Qualifications

• Master's degree, law degree, or CPA license required.
• Bar admission in SC or another state if law degree.
• Strong research, analytical, communication, and investigative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and statistics software.

Responsibilities

• Investigate state government operations to identify and recommend improvements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of agency records and interview staff and officials.
• Develop methods to obtain required data.
• Assist supervisors in planning, conducting, and writing audits within timelines.
• Prepare concise reports and explain results to state officials, committees, media, and citizens.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Investigative skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Oral & written communication

Time management

GAS familiarity

Statistical software knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Law degree

CPA license

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Statistical software

Job description

S.C. Legislative Audit Council is seeking performance auditors to conduct management/performance audits of state agencies and programs in compliance with Government Auditing Standards. Interdisciplinary audit teams evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of government programs using quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

• Investigate state government operations and procedures to identify and make recommendations for policy and program improvements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of agency records and interview audited entity's staff and other government officials.
• Develop methods to obtain required data.
• Assist supervisors in planning, conducting, and writing audits within established timelines.
• Prepare concise reports and explain results to state officials, legislative committees, the media, and citizens.

A master's degree from an accredited institution, law degree, or license to practice as a CPA. An applicant with a law degree should be a member in good standing of the S.C. Bar or the bar association of another state.

• Strong research, analytical, communication, and investigative skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret facts and data.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial working relationships with peers, supervisors, and auditees.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with generally accepted government auditing standards relating to performance audits.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and statistical software programs.

• Six or more college credit hours in at least one of the following subjects—statistics, data analysis, computer science, accounting, finance, or journalism.

The S.C. Legislative Audit Council is a participant in PEBA and SCRS and offers annual leave, sick leave, and all state holidays.