Audits Manager II / 61096621

Job Responsibilities

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This position is located in the Internal Audits, Richland County.

Are you the One? We are looking for an Audits Manager II who, under supervision of the Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Internal Audit and Program Integrity, manages the daily functions of the Division of Internal Audits for the agency. Oversees the performance of financial and performance audits in accordance with governmental and generally accepted auditing standards. Helps direct audit and evaluation functions to improve accountability over Medicaid expenditures. Uses independent judgement under limited supervision. Supervises and develops staff. Serves as the Deputy Chief for the Bureau of Internal Audit and Program Integrity in the absence of the Bureau Chief.

• Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with Department policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Promotes workforce engagement. Ensure employee staff development and training is included on all assigned employees' Planning Documents 100% of the time. Personnel actions must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources within at least five business days of the proposed effective date.

• Onboards and continually trains staff auditors. In conjunction with the Bureau Chief completes appraisals of staff. Works with staff to develop annual goals. Ensure that staff complete required audits within planned budgets and follow established audit procedures. Ensures that audit staff meets training requirements per government audit standards. Ensures that the Agency's internal audit manual and policies and procedures are kept up to date in accordance with standards and changes in procedures. Ensures that staff are aware of manual, policy, and procedure changes.

• Manages and participates in audits ensuring they are completed in accordance with governmental auditing fieldwork standards. This includes ensuring that work is adequately planned and supervised; objectives are clearly stated; controls are effectively evaluated, and adequate testing performed; sufficient evidential matter is obtained, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations is assured. Supervises audit staff and documents this supervision through work-paper review, point disposition sheets, EPMS, and other means. Supervises all phases of planning and field work to ensure competent and relevant evidence to support audit findings. Maintains relationship with co-sourced contractor to ensure they can complete the tasks outlined in their contract and that any recommendations from the co-sourced auditor are implemented.

• Reviews draft findings of audit engagements and oversees compilation of audit reports to ensure that findings and recommendations are presented in a timely, clear, concise, and positive manner. Regularly briefs Director of Audits on audits and findings. Ensure that all audit findings are tracked, and the corrective action plans are provided by stakeholders and address the root cause of the issues. Ensure that corrective actions are implemented.

• In conjunction with the co-sourced auditor and Bureau Chief updates the Agency wide risk assessment used to determine the annual audit plan. Helps develop Internal Audit risk assessments capabilities, audit planning and reporting across the organization to ensure program compliance, financial accountability, and transparency.

• Develops audit target dates and timelines that ensure timely completion of audits. Supervises staff to ensure target dates are met and staff remain productive. Develops realistic hours budgets for audit engagements and holds staff to them.

• Serves as the Deputy Chief for the Bureau of Internal Audit and Program Integrity in the absence of the Bureau Chief. Responsible for performing other professional services that may include providing technical advice and interpreting governing regulations, risk analysis, and evaluating outcomes; conducts research and analysis; and performs investigative work.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE 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 and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance and ten (10) years audit experience.

Must have five at least (5) years supervisory experience.

Degrees must be from a college of higher education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Additional Requirements:

• Occasional overnight travel.

• Requires holder to drive routinely.

• Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

• Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• A CPA and/or CIA preferred.

• Must have experience with conducting performance audits in accordance with applicable standards.

• Must have knowledge of accounting theory and practice.

• Ability to research complex compliance issues and present findings and recommendations in professionally written and verbal formats.

• Ability to deal diplomatically with sensitive issues and maintain professional integrity and ethics.

• Ability to supervise and develop audit staff.

• Must have solid research and analytical skills and the ability to understand complex Medicaid regulations.

• Knowledge of generally accepted government audit standards (GAGAS); knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards as well as a broad spectrum of successful business practices and the ability to adapt them to state government environment.

• Must be able to communicate effectively, in both written and oral formats.

• Expected to multitask while working under intense pressure to meet deadlines.

• Must be willing to work as a team player and to work with other agency Program staff daily.

• Must be able to adapt to changes in a constantly evolving Medicaid Program and implement these changes into the Audit Plan and day-to-day audit tasks.

Additional Comments

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.