Audit Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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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IT Audit Manager - USDS

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

COSO framework. - Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - Strong knowledge of IT risk assessment, ITGCs, cybersecurity controls...

SUPERVISORY AUDITOR (FAO Manager)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Approves and releases audit reports....

Remote Work

Senior Manager, Internal Audit

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Deep understanding of SOX 404, COSO framework, and risk-based audit practices....

Internal Auditor B2

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago

activities, such as operational audits, investigations, advisory projects, global risk assessment, etc....

Information Technology Internal Auditor - Senior Consultant

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago

approach and scope, preparing the audit program, determining auditing procedures, seeing the audit process through completion, and applying internal audit standards in accordance with the Institute...

Senior Manager, Audit and Business Continuity

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago

The Senior Manager of Audit and Business Continuity serves as the primary point of contact for all internal and external audit activities, including audits conducted by the California State University...

US E-Audit and Assurance Information Technology Internal Auditor - Senior Consultant

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 10 days ago

approach and scope, preparing the audit program, determining auditing procedures, seeing the audit process through completion, and applying internal audit standards in accordance with the Institute...

Audit Senior - State and Local Government

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports. Research, analyze, and report on accounting, auditing, and related issues and developments....

Corporate Compliance Internal Auditor - FT - Days - Corporate Compliance @ MV

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Report audit findings or activities to the Hospital Board of Directors Compliance Internal Audit committee....

Senior Manager, Audit (Multiple Positions), Santa Clara, CA

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Identify accounting and audit risks.Write audit reports and presentfindings to clients and upper management. Assess effectiveness of client auditprocesses and controls....

Sr Audit Associate

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Perform and document risk assessment procedures, including internal control walkthroughs, fraud inquiries, journal entry testing, and other assessments....

Senior IT Auditor

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Prepare accurate, logical, & detailed audit work papers and reports while ensuring overall quality & consistency of audit work, and adherence to department and professional standards for audits....

Internal Auditor

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 24 days ago

operational, IT and financial audit as well as audit of compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies and procedures....

Technology Audit Manager

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Come join the Finance team as a Technology Audit manager with the Internal Audit team....

Internal Audit Manager - IT Risks and Controls

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g.,COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 22301, NIST, ITIL, COSO and IT Governance Frameworks)....

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.2%
Master's Degree
33.3%
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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