Senior Auditor-Financial Analyst

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid vacation (15 days)

Sick leave (15 days)

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work schedules

Free gym access

Growth opportunities via certs

Infants at Work Program

Free Parking

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is seeking entry‑level Senior Auditors/Analysts to evaluate the financial strength of insurers operating in SC. No prior experience is required; training will be provided.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, insurance, risk management or related field, with coursework in accounting/auditing. Opportunities include professional development and potential salary advancement upon certification attainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management or related field with coursework in accounting/auditing.
• Preferred coursework or experience in accounting or auditing.
• 1–3 years of financial analysis experience.
• Progress toward CPA, CFE, ARe, or CPCU certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial strength and solvency of insurers operating in South Carolina.
• Review statutory and GAAP financial statements.
• Assess risks and identify solvency concerns.
• Analyze financial statements, audited reports, actuarial opinions, holding company filings, NAIC tools and financial indicators.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Auditing

Risk management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management or related field

Job description

Mission Statement:

The mission of the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is to protect the insurance consumers, the public interest, and the insurance marketplace by ensuring the solvency of insurers; by enforcing and implementing the insurance laws of the State; and by regulating the insurance industry in an efficient, courteous, responsive, fair, and equitable manner. For more information about working at the SC Department of Insurance, please visit Department of Insurance, SC - Official Website | Official Website

These positions are located in the Financial Regulation and Solvency Division.

The South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) is seeking motivated individuals to join our Financial Regulations & Solvency Division as Senior Auditors/Analysts. Experience is not required, we will train the right candidates. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting ,Finance, Insurance, Risk Management or related field, with appropriate coursework in accounting/auditing is required.

In this role, you will help protect South Carolina consumers by evaluating the financial strength and solvency of insurance companies operating in the state. Working under the direction of the Supervising Financial Analyst, you will reviewstatutory and/or GAAP financial statements, assessrisks, identify solvency concerns, and determine compliance with state laws and NAIC guidance. You will analyze company financial statements, audited financial reports, actuarial opinions, holding company filings, NAIC solvency tools, and financial indicators to understand trends, ratios, and emerging risks.

Preferred qualifications include coursework or experience in accounting or auditing, 1–3 years of financial analysis experience, and progress toward certifications such as CPA, CFE, ARe, or CPCU. While not required, these credentials are encouraged.

SCDOI offers extensive professional development training and opportunities to pursue qualifying certifications. When these certifications are passed, employees become eligible for financial rewards, including salary increases or bonuses tied to their achievement.

Joining SCDOI offers a meaningful public service career with excellent state benefits, stability, and ongoing training.

Educational Credentials:

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to submit a sealed, certified copy of the transcript(s) prior to beginning employment. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript will result in any conditional offer of employment being rescinded.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the South Carolina Department of Insurance to provide equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including, but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), disability or age.

Veteran Preference Statement:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Department of Insurance offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan (pension plan option) and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
  • Free legal counseling
  • Free financial counseling
• Flexible Work Schedules
  • Compressed work weeks
  • Part-time telecommuting
  • Flex-time
  • Contingent upon completing required probationary period
• Free Gym Access
• Growth Opportunities
  • Certifications/designation program allowing for salary increases and bonuses
• Infants at Work Program
  • Employees eligible to bring their newborn/infant to the workplace
• Free Parking