Public Sector 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.

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.