Senior Auditor

State of careers Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Auditor General in Rhode Island seeks a Senior Auditor to focus on fraud detection using data analytics. The role will require analyzing large datasets, identifying anomalies, and supporting financial and compliance audits as needed.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, strong SQL skills, and proven ability to communicate findings clearly. The position offers a salary consistent with the posted level and benefits as described in the agency materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Experience in identifying potential fraud using data analytics.
• Proficient in SQL or other applications relating to fraud detection.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Fraud detection using data analytics.
• Support financial and compliance audits when needed.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Communication skills

Project management

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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 thebenefits available to State of RhodeIsland employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits’ website athttp://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised thata 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.