Audit Jobs

In the accounting industry, an Auditor serves a vital role by scrutinizing a company's financial records to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with laws, regulations, and accounting standards. Auditors perform detailed checks on financial statements, systems, and operations, identifying any discrepancies, fraud, or areas of inefficiency. They then prepare audit reports and provide recommendations to enhance internal controls, operational effectiveness, and financial reporting quality. Audits contribute significantly to the transparency, credibility, and reliability of financial information, thus promoting investor confidence, enabling informed decision-making, and facilitating business growth.

An Auditor must possess strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills. They should be meticulous, objective, and ethical, with excellent communication and report-writing abilities. Knowledge of auditing software and information systems is also crucial. While a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is generally required, professional certifications like Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly valued. Prior to becoming an auditor, an individual could gain relevant experience in roles like accounting assistant, financial analyst, or internal control analyst.

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Senior Internal Auditor (SOX)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 15 days ago

POSITION TITLE Senior Internal Auditor (SOX) POSITION LOCATION Richmond, VA YOUR ROLE You will serve as a member of the Genworth Corporate Audit Services (GCAS) department....

Senior Information Systems Auditor (Secret Clearance required)

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 3 hours ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 3 hours ago

Mentor and provide guidance to junior auditors, fostering skill development and audit best practices. Participate in the annual risk assessment and audit planning process....

Information Systems Auditor - Intermediate (Secret Clearance required)

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 3 hours ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 3 hours ago

Assist with the development and maintenance of audit programs, procedures, and documentation. Participate in audit planning meetings and risk assessments....

Senior Auditor

  • Regina, SK
  • 3 hours ago
  • Regina, SK
  • 3 hours ago

management practices Knowledge of specialized audit software and tools...

Internal Auditor

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 hours ago

internal audit plan under the direction of a manager....

Night Auditor

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 3 hours ago

Balance and audit all room tax charges, cashier reports, and guest house accounts for accuracy....

Financial Crime AML Audit Senior Consultant

  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Responsibilities: Develop, audit, and monitor compliance of BSA/ AML requirements for financial institutions of all sizes Execute across all phases of an audit, including planning, conducting process...

Internal Audit - Sr. Auditor BSA/AML

  • Hicksville, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hicksville, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Auditor BSA/AML Location Hicksville, NY 11801 Job Summary The Senior Internal Audit Auditor will assist the Audit Manager in the preparation of audit documents including audit engagements, planning...

Audit Manager - Commercial Services

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 hours ago

Audit & Assurance professionals demonstrate deep specialization through an understanding of the market and business challenges their clients face and a dedication to audit quality....

Sr. Internal Auditor

  • Medina, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Medina, MN
  • 3 hours ago

The Senior Internal Auditor will have the opportunity to work on a variety of audit projects, including SOX control testing, financial audits, compliance audits, IT audits, operational audits and ad...

Senior Internal Audit Associate - Markets: Commodities, CEM, and Digital Markets

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

Job responsibilities Plan, execute and document audit reports, including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue...

Staff Internal Auditor

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Depending upon candidate's experience, this role will conduct routine to complex auditing assignments for the Internal Audit department under direct supervision of Internal Audit management....

Auditor/Data Analyst

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 3 hours ago

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) designation Certified Information...

Night Auditor

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 hours ago

Complete audits reflecting the following: 1 - Audit entries are correct and legible with back-up tapes attached. 2 - Reports, tapes, receipts and supporting paperwork organized for simple review of...

HIPAA Compliance Auditor

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Perfect), and presentation (e.g., MS PowerPoint, MS Visio) applications Effective oral and written communication skills Principal Accountabilities Prepares and conducts verification and validation audits...

Audit Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Treasury: The Importance of Governance, Ethics, Compliance, and Audit
Financial institutions and corporate businesses highly value treasury professionals with up-to-date knowledge. This is because these professionals can help a business with their critical...
The Role of Internal Audit in Operational Audits
An operational audit is a method of examining how an organization conducts business. It identifies areas where an entity can improve to be more effective and efficient. This course will focus on...
IT Audit School: Audit Planning
ITPro is part of the ACI Learning family of companies providing Audit, Cyber, and IT learning solutions for enterprise and consumer markets. The partnership offers B2B and B2C clients a huge array...

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Highest Education Level

Audits offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.2%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


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