Occupation
Internal auditor
Internal auditors work inside an organisation, testing whether its controls and processes actually operate the way they are meant to. Findings normally go to senior management and an audit committee rather than to outside investors, and the work covers operational and compliance areas as well as financial ones.
Also known as: Internal audit associate · Risk and assurance auditor · Internal control auditor · Operational auditor
Occupation content
Part of Finance, accounting and insurance
What the work involves
- Plan an audit's scope and select the samples and tests that will be run.
- Test transactions, approvals, and system controls against documented procedure.
- Interview process owners to understand how work is really performed.
- Record evidence and write findings with practical recommendations.
- Present results to management and follow up on agreed remediation.
How people commonly enter
- A degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related analytical field.
- A professional internal audit or accounting qualification taken while working.
- An employer graduate or apprenticeship scheme within an internal audit function.
- A move from accounting, compliance, or operations into an assurance role.
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Pathways: Apprenticeship route
Typical work context
Desk based · Team based · Varied work · Involves travel
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Conventional (organizing)
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Skills to practise
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- O*NET OnLine — Accountants and Auditors (13-2011.00) · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Auditor · United Kingdom
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- Canada Job Bank — Explore careers (occupation search) · Canada
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