Cost Auditor – Entry Level

Responsibilities

• Conducts audits of the financial, management, and administrative procedures of assigned divisions, providers, departments, and various lines of businesses throughout the organization to ensure that procedures are in compliance.
• Audits include interviewing key personnel, conducting testing, evaluating internal controls, analyzing existing financial and management practices to determine effectiveness, and reviewing relevant documentation to support findings.
• Develops detailed reports on each audit conducted.
• Reports include a review of findings and an identification of recommendation to correct any deficiencies and methods for improvement to processes.
• Conducts testing of corrective actions as identified.
• Conducts special audit studies for management, such as those required to discover controls for prevention of fraud.
• Prepares reports of findings and recommendations for management.
• Assists other auditors in completing their assignments as a means of maximizing audit efficiency and thus reducing lost time and involvement of corporate personnel.

• Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other job related field of study.
• No previous work experience required.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations for analyzed data.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and interviewing individuals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Preferred:
  Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Demonstrates expertise in auditing principles and practices, with a strong ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable recommendations. Proficient in conducting audits, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance across various organizational divisions.