An Internal Auditor is an accounting professional who is responsible for providing help on regulatory compliance, financial accuracy, and internal controls to an organization. They are usually very organized ....
An Internal Auditor is an accounting professional who is responsible for providing help on regulatory compliance, financial accuracy, and internal controls to an organization. They are usually very organized individuals having high problem-solving skills to help them deliver results under tight deadlines. Internal auditors need to be mathematically sound and must have strong analytical and IT skills.
What does an Internal Auditor do?
Internal Auditors are responsible for providing a disciplined and organized approach to effectively managing risks and governance processes in a company. They are also responsible for improving and examining the financial management procedures and operating functions of the company. They have reported directly to the management after carefully evaluating these processes on how to improve them and take corrective actions.
Job brief
Our company is on the lookout for an Internal Auditor to join our accounting department. You must have excellent accounting, mathematical, and analytical skills. You must be enthusiastic about improving the company’s internal control structure and also be a critical thinker. If you possess the ability to showcase a good business acumen, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Duties and Responsibilities
Create internal audit plans for the company
Test existing operations and make improvements in financial controls
Evaluate accounting documentation
Find loopholes in financial management and suggest improvements
Maintain a healthy relationship with the management team and audit committee
Manage financial disclosures and oversee internal client meetings
Document audit findings
Regularly update internal audit plan
Report to management or risk committee
Key requirements
Degree in auditing, finance, accounting, or related field