- 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 performance audits; however, the auditor will also work on financial and compliance audits when needed.
- Candidate must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to audit sites in cities and towns within Rhode Island.
POSTING: AUDITOR/SENIOR AUDITOR PERFORMANCE AUDIT
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
- 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 audit and accounting standards, federal regulations, state statutes and other laws and regulations.
- Ability to lead discussions on audit issues, audit findings, compliance with laws and regulations with auditee management.
- Ability to write clear and concise communications and audit findings that meet applicable audit standards.
- Ability to evaluate processes (e.g., work activities, internal controls) for efficiency and effectiveness and to make recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and part of a team.
- NOT REMOTE OR HYBRID POSITION
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Performance audit experience preferred.
- CPA Candidates Preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent technical, analytical and computer skills.
- Relevant audit or accounting work experience (2+ years).
The execution of audit assignments including but not limited to:
a. Assist with Audit Plan Development and Execution.
b. Demonstrate knowledge of audit and accounting standards.
c. Supervision of audit staff.
d. Oversee accumulation of audit documentation to meet professional standards.
e. Draft audit findings and other required audit communications.
f. Participate in audit meetings with auditee management.
The Auditor General conducts performance audits with the main objective of promoting effective and efficient governance. These audits also contribute to accountability and transparency. Performance auditing promotes accountability by assisting those with governance and oversight responsibilities to improve performance.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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- At least 2 years of relevant audit or accounting work experience
- Ability to understand audit and accounting standards, federal regulations, state statutes, and other laws and regulations
- Significant project management skills
- Independent work ethic and strong self-motivation
- High ethical standards and personal character
- Ability to lead discussions regarding audit issues, findings, and regulatory compliance
- Ability to write clear, concise communications and audit findings meeting applicable standards
- Ability to evaluate processes and internal controls for efficiency and effectiveness
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent technical, analytical, and computer skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to audit sites within Rhode Island
- Performance audit experience
- CPA candidacy
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