Internal Auditor Job Description

An internal auditor, also known as an internal control auditor, is an independent person employed by a corporation, institution, or government agency to evaluate and improve its internal control over financial reporting.

An internal auditor’s job is to audit the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.

This includes evaluating the overall governance, design, and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, as well as individual control failures and material weaknesses.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for an Internal Auditor to join our team. The Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting audits of our financial statements and procedures. The Internal Auditor will also be responsible for reviewing our internal controls and making recommendations to improve our overall control environment.

Internal Auditor Duties:

• Identify potential issues, irregularities, and inaccurate practices within the organization
• Perform audits and report findings to management
• Prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse
• Evaluate policies and procedures
• Continue to educate self on best auditing practices
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s accounting processes and procedures
• Gather and prepare financial information
• Implement appropriate controls to minimize fraud
• Demonstrate effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Internal Auditor Responsibilities:

• Perform investigations of claims and reviews to determine compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and contracts
• Assist in investigating and resolving issues including generating reports, briefs, and recommendations, and coordinating action and reporting
• Develop, implement, and maintain audit programs
• Conduct field audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and operating policies and procedures

Requirements And Skills:

• -Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 3+ years proven experience auditing internal controls
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Strong working knowledge of internal accounting processes
• Ability to achieve results,

At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to success. We are committed to building a team that is reflective of the wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that make up our global community. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to succeed.