Internal Auditor
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- What's it like to be an Internal Auditor?
- How to become an Internal Auditor
- Latest Internal Auditor jobs
- Top skills and experience for Internal Auditors
- Internal Auditor role reviews
What's it like to be an Internal Auditor?
An Internal Auditor reviews the ins and outs of an organization to review and improve compliance, operations, and governance. They look at financial documents, survey if the rules are compliant with local rules and regulations, and assess the general practices of the business. Owners and board members may also tap an Internal Auditor for risk management strategies and to investigate fraudulent activities.
Tasks and duties
- Examining financial records such as tax documents and accounting reports.
- Ensuring that the company is compliant with local financial and legal rules and regulations.
- Conducting audits regularly to manage and minimize risk, errors, and fraudulent activities.
- Spotting long-term and short-term financial risks and opportunities.
- Developing and updating the company’s internal audit plan.
- Presenting audit reports to management.
How to become an Internal Auditor
To become an Internal Auditor, you will need to complete a degree in business, finance, management, or accountancy. You need strong communication and negotiation skills in this role and you should have analytical and organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
Complete a bachelor degree in business or finance. Companies look for candidates who have a background in finance or deal with numbers.
Apply for entry-level positions in finance, audit, or taxation. Learn from more experienced audit professionals.
Consider getting a certification. If you completed a degree in accountancy, become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by passing the exam conducted by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC). Another certification to consider is the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) by completing the requirements and the exam administered by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Move up the career ladder by applying for internal auditor positions. Some mid-level roles require around 2-4 years of work experience in taxation, finance, or audit.
