Auditor​/Sr. Auditor

job description auditor/ sr. Auditor job announcement no:26-101

vacant position(s): 1

department: compliance & organizational effectiveness

applications accepted through sunday, august 9, 2026

salary range: see below

grade: see below

hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexible)

under the general supervision of the director of auditing and/or the senior auditor; the auditor performs financial, operational and information system audits to determine compliance with company, government, and contract requirements and assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of internal controls. The senior auditor is responsible for evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. The senior auditor is also expected to provide assistance and direction to the auditor(s) in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.

• audits records of departments and interviews associates to ensure the accurate recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• identifies, inspects, and documents systems of business process controls through interviews, documents, questionnaires, manuals, and publications.
• prepares process maps of systems and determines the reliability of data and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations by testing key control points.
• performs substantive tests on financial and operational data to assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of controls, the accuracy of financial records, and the efficiency of operations.
• examines department activities for compliance with charleston water system plans and policies.
• assesses the proper accountability of assets by conducting periodic inventories.
• analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
• prepares work papers, schedules and summaries.
• prepares audit reports on findings; issues opinions on whether the audited department is functioning in accordance with organizational policies and procedures; and when appropriate, recommends improvements in systems of internal control.
• assists in conducting special studies for management.

• maintains a commitment to the highest professional standards including independence, integrity, perseverance and confidentiality.
• develops the audit scope, performs audit procedures, and prepares audit reports.
• applies knowledge of internal control concepts in order to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of various business processes, areas, and functions. Recommends improvements in systems of internal control.
• assesses organizational risks and assists the director of compliance and audit services with development of a risk based annual audit plan.
• examines and interprets policies, procedures, laws, government regulations and accounting and auditing principles.
• manages the internal audit process acting as the auditor-in-charge. Prepares audit programs, work papers, schedules and summaries. Performs follow up audit procedures on the status of outstanding audit issues.
• promotes operational efficiencies and encourages adherence to organizational objectives and managerial policies.
• appraises the effectiveness of internal controls and the reliability of data. Reports findings and recommendations to management.
• evaluates the sufficiency and adherence to internal policies/procedures and regulatory compliance.
• analyzes data and performs substantive tests to assess the effectiveness of controls, the accuracy of financial records and the efficiency of operations.
• reviews audit projects for evidence of extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies and procedures.
• examines and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of information systems, identifies weaknesses, and recommends enhancements.
• inspects, identifies, and documents systems of business process controls through interviews, documents, questionnaires, manuals, and publications.
• prepares process maps of systems. Determines the reliability of data and compliance with policies,…