Senior Auditor

Posting number: 190908

Department: Public Employee Benefit Authority

Job classification: Senior Auditor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Insurance, Audit

Summary


The SC Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) is the administrator and co-trustee of retirement and insurance programs for over half a million active and retired public employees of the State of South Carolina and their dependents.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for managing the daily operations of employer audit activities for insurance and retirement benefit programs to ensure employer compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Additionally, this position is responsible for leading and executing complex level audits and ad hoc audit requests.

Job responsibilities include: 

• Managing and directing the daily operations of employer audit activities of insurance and retirement benefits by scheduling audits, assigning work to staff, reviewing and approving audit reports, determining priorities of audits, resolving audit concerns and following up on areas of non-compliance.
  
  
• Performing audits of a high degree of complexity, by developing and executing audits that may require a deeper understanding of the employer or function under review as a part of an ad hoc project.
  
  
• Monitoring work assignments to ensure timely completion and performance of employer audits by frequent interaction with audit staff, reviewing documentation, results and conclusion of tasks performed to ensure the success and professional standards of the audits, as well as on-going professional development of the staff involved.  
  
  
• Ensuring staff accountability by monitoring and addressing employee performance and conduct.  Effectively utilizing the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) process in setting expectations and evaluating performance.  Following agency policies for addressing disciplinary concerns.  Serving as an advocate for employee interests by communicating with agency management and promoting career development.

Examples of dutiesA bachelor's degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, insurance or a related field.

Knowledge of principles, practices, theories and techniques of accounting, auditing, financial management and insurance.  Knowledge of software applications.  Ability to interpret and analyze data.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.  Ability to train and supervise subordinate staff.  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Supplemental informationIn addition to 13 paid holidays, this position is eligible for comprehensive insurance programs, retirement plans, and a generous paid leave program.