Auditor/Senior Auditor-Performance Audit

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) performs audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards as required by those standard setting organizations. Auditors are responsible for the following:

The execution of audit assignments including but not limited to:

• Assist with Audit Plan Development and Execution.
• Demonstrate knowledge of audit and accounting standards.
• Supervision of audit staff.
• Oversee accumulation of audit documentation to meet professional standards.
• Draft audit findings and other required audit communications.
• Participate in audit meetings with auditee management.

The OAG 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.

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.

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)

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.

Pay: $68,758.00 - $102,700.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance