Internal Audit Senior Auditor

WHO WE ARE

The Internal Audit Services (IAS) division of the SC Office of the State Auditor is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function positioned to influence positive change at the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). We are located at SCDOT headquarters at 955 Park Street in Columbia, SC. We value our employees through competitive salaries and benefits, open sharing of ideas, and employee training.

The SC Office of the State Auditor is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin or disability.

The Internal Audit Services Division of the SC Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a value‑minded individual ready to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to positively influence OSA and the South Carolina Department of Transportation. As a Senior Auditor, you will be part of a team‑driven approach to conduct risk‑based auditing and facilitate risk management at the SC Department of Transportation under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit Services.

In this role, you will use your knowledge of auditing standards, business processes, and business risk to positively influence our approach to audits and our stakeholders. You will facilitate client management and staff in a workshop setting to manage risks in their areas. Your strong collaboration and teambuilding skills will allow you to connect with them in understanding business objectives, the risks that threaten those objectives, and the controls necessary to effectively mitigate the risks.

Through experience, you will use this understanding to help further enhance your client’s control environment and culture. You will find other aspects of the role challenging and interesting, including investigating complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse, assessing and championing performance management principles, and performing other assurance and advisory engagements. These assignments will stretch your thinking while taking you into diverse activities of the organization.

With multiple, varied engagements ongoing, you will find variety and complexity in your work which will push you to utilize your project management skills. Internal Audit Services is committed to your long‑term growth towards your professional goals. This includes reimbursement programs for materials and training for preferred certifications (CIA and CPA), diverse continuing education training, and guidance for each employee’s development.

You will find that our experienced and professional team is committed to aiding in your personal development in addition to our team development. If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support SCDOT in improving infrastructure throughout South Carolina, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of full‑time professional level experience in auditing, accounting, risk management, or related field.

• Strong verbal/written communication, presentation, organizational, planning and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have valid SC Driver’s license. Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Must be able to lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 20lbs. Must be able to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged or intermittent periods of time while sharing, gathering or presenting information to other staff members or external parties. Employee must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.

• CPA, CIA or CISA certification (or progress toward certification)
• Extensive knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO internal control framework, enterprise risk and performance management principles, State of SC laws and regulations, transportation industry practices, and…