Audit Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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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Internal Audit Director

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Experience leading internal audits, managing risk-based audit plan, and promoting audit industry best practices....

Night Auditor

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago

manner, taking initiative to resolve all issues and ensuring that all matters are resolved or escalated to the appropriate representative; Provide reports to management about asset utilization and audit...

00043 IT Internal Auditor

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 10 days ago

The auditor is to identify critical audit issues and develop and carry out an effective audit program within the time budget which results in meaningful management recommendations....

Internal Auditor

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 17 days ago

Principal Responsibilities Time % End Results 80% Internal Audits Conduct process walkthroughs and execute design assessments of internal controls, including the evaluation of COSO components Execute...

Audit Director

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 22 days ago

with the Senior Associate Vice President for Audit and Compliance in the development of risk assessments and audit work plans....

Night Auditor - The Historic Cavalier Hotel

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Compete the hotel Income Journal Complete the Night Audit Input for the PHR Pop-Up Submit the daily credit card batch. Complete the Night Audit Checklist....

Senior Associate II, Assurance

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

How you will contribute: Performing detailed audit procedures over various income statement and balance sheet accounts Proactively interacting with key client management to demonstrate your ability...

Internal Auditor, Senior

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Prepare clear, accurate and concise audit work papers that summarize scope, audit plan methodology and conclusions for audit field work and provide sufficient evidentiary data to support the work performed...

Night Auditor

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Audit and reconcile financial and statistical reports....

Internal Auditor II

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist in the preparation of audit reports detailing findings and recommendations. Assist in the development and implementation of audit plans and strategies....

Audit Manager

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Audit Manager Responsibilities: Prepare, execute, and review audits prepared by others Allocate responsibilities to junior and staff auditors Ensure compliance with both internal and external requirements...

Audit Senior

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Audit Senior Responsibilities: Plan and oversee the auditing process Allocate responsibilities to junior and staff auditors Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance Perform effective...

Night Auditor

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Audit Food & Beverage cashiers work and correct discrepancies. Audit Rooms Cashiers work and correct discrepancies. Audit all miscellaneous charges. (Banquets, Bars etc.)...

Senior Auditor

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

The position of Senior performs audit and attest tasks by utilizing a good working knowledge of auditing procedures and their applications as well as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP),...

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Chesapeake, VA 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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