What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor position at Mississippi Home Corporation?
Mississippi Home Corporation is the state's housing finance agency, established in 1989 and located in Jackson, Mississippi. Our mission is to finance safe, decent, and affordable housing and help working families build wealth.
Position Overview: As an Internal Auditor, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance across MHC’s programs. You’ll conduct audits, assess internal controls, and identify areas for improvement to help safeguard the organization against fraud and help management make informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct internal audits on various programs.
- Evaluate and provide recommendations on internal controls.
- Document audit tests and findings.
- Draft audit reports for leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Identify potential risks and develop audit strategies to mitigate them.
- Collaborate with departments to improve business processes and operational effectiveness.
- Assist in fraud detection and prevention efforts.
- Support external audits by gathering documentation and producing required reports.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in internal audit or public accounting.
- License: CPA, CIA, or CFE is a plus.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good judgment and integrity.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
1. Audio-visual discrimination and perception sufficient to (a) make accurate observation; (b) write, analyze, and interpret reports from local, state and federal agencies and developers, etc.; (c) operate assigned equipment; and (d) communicate effectively with others.
2. A mental capacity for: (a) sound decision-making and exercising good judgment; (b) evaluating and interpreting the implementation of MHC’s established rules and regulations.
3. A physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which will include but may not be limited to the following: (a) standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time; and (b) use of hands and fingers or adaptive equipment to safely operate assigned equipment.
4. Ability to operate a motor vehicle; ability to obtain a Mississippi driver’s license; and ability to travel inside and outside the state of Mississippi and potentially work odd hours while performing essential functions.
Benefits:
*As a quasi-state agency, we offer retirement plans under the Public Employee’s Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS).
- Major Medical w/ Prescription Coverage
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Plans offered
- Accident
- Cancer
- Critical Care
- Hospital Advantage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Expenses
- Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
- Voluntary Term Life
- Juvenile Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance:
- $50,000 Employee Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance ($10,000-spouse & $5,000-child)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Member of Magnolia Federal Credit Union
- Deferred Compensation
Other Fringe Benefits:
- PTO
- 11 paid holidays
- Free Parking
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Auditing: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jackson, MS 39202 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000