Senior Auditor

RI Council 94; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Council 94 in Providence seeks a Senior Auditor focused on fraud detection using data analytics. You will analyze financial and transactional data to identify anomalies and high-risk activities, and you may support broader audits as needed.

The role requires strong data analytics, statistics, and SQL skills, plus the ability to develop detection rules and collaborate with a team to improve controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience identifying potential fraud with data analytics.
• Strong skills in SQL and other data-analysis tools for fraud detection.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and develop automated detection rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop fraud detection rules, algorithms, and automated workflows.
• Support financial and compliance audits and provide data-driven insights.
• Communicate findings and collaborate with audit teams to improve controls.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistics

SQL

Fraud detection

Data queries

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Senior Auditor# State of Rhode Island External Career Site## Senior AuditorApply: Weybosset Hill: Full time: Posted Today: JR104183# **Department**Legislature# **Division**Accounting/Finance# **Salary**$88,025.00 - $88,025.00# **Job Profile**JC-06641300-105 - SENIOR AUDITOR-5 (Non-Union Legislative Employees JCLS and OAG Employees)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours*** **Salary and audit position will be commensurate with candidate's qualifications and experience.** Posted salary is minimum salary available for entry level position. Candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply and be considered.* Position will be primarily devoted to fraud detection using data analytics; however, the auditor may also support financial and compliance audits when needed.# **Job Requisition Number**JR104183 Senior Auditor (Open)# **Pay Grade**U07770 F# **Classification**SENIOR AUDITOR# **Class Definition****POSITION: FRAUD ANALYST-AUDIT SPECIALIST** **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:*** Requires a strong background in data analytics, statistics, and experience with financial or transactional data, often holding a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field.* Ability to analyze large, complex datasets to identify anomalies, irregular patterns, and high-risk activities.* Build, optimize, and maintain fraud detection rules, algorithms, and automated workflows.* Requires significant project management skills, an independent work ethic, and a high level of personal self-motivation and personal character of the highest ethical standard.* Ability to understand data elements and programs requirements to develop data queries designed to identify potential fraud or noncompliance.* Ability to work and communicate effectively both independently and as part of a team.* Proficient in following data security policies and procedures. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:* Bachelor's degree in related field.* Experience in identifying potential fraud using data analytics.* Highly proficient in SQL or other applications relating to fraud detection.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Excellent technical, analytical and computer skills.# **Supplemental Information**The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is the State of Rhode Island's legislative audit agency. We conduct financial audits, compliance audits, performance audits, and special project reviews to provide independent and reliable information to the General Assembly on a variety of topics including the State's financial condition, its use of federal funds in compliance with federal law and regulations, and whether programs are operating efficiently and effectively. Our audits also provide valuable recommendations to help governmental agencies improve their operations and enhance financial and programmatic controls. Our audit reports enhance the accountability of State government by providing Rhode Island citizens with objective information on the operations of their State. The OAG performs audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards. Inherent in all audit engagements performed under these standards is the consideration of fraud risks and the performance of audit procedures to evaluate the likelihood and/or occurrence of fraud and to report on it when required under the standards. Examples of subject areas where data analytics could be further employed in the fraud evaluation and detection area by the office include Medicaid claiming, federal benefit issuance, federal program eligibility, procurement, purchase cards, etc.# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.