Audit Jobs in Colonial Heights, 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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Risk Advisory Internal Audit Senior Associate (Consumer Compliance)

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • moments ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
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We have organized our firm to achieve that goal, providing our clients with deep knowledge, expertise and approaches in Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Technology...

Risk Advisory Internal Audit Senior Associate (Regulatory Compliance)

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • moments ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • moments ago

In support of our growing Risk Advisory Services ( practice, we have an excellent opportunity for a **Senior Associate (Regulatory Compliance)** to join our team providing internal audit, regulatory...

Sr Internal Auditor - Technology - Infrastructure

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Developing knowledge of IT, information security and Cloud management and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST, SOX, PCI DSS). Good decision-making skills....

Audit Director, Financial Crimes Compliance

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 2 days ago

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Senior Staff Auditor, Credit Card Audits (Hybrid) Senior Staff Auditor, Credit Card Audits (Hybrid)

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Leverage available data and analytical tools during the planning and fieldwork phases of audit delivery....

Sr IT Auditor

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Auditing and the Institute of Internal Auditors' Code of Ethics....

Senior Internal Auditor (Corporate)

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Command a good understanding of the COSO Integrated Framework for Internal Controls and requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley....

Sr Internal Auditor

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 7 days ago

interpersonal and communication skills which are essential for interacting with all levels of the organization Well-developed problem solving, organizational and analytical skills Good understanding of the COSO...

05035 - Auditor Sr

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 8 days ago

How you will contribute: Audit Procedures: Performs audit procedures as outlined in the audit program.Audit Reporting: Prepared audit reports of quality in accordance with divisional standards prior...

Senior IT Auditor

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Planning Phase Audits Assists the Internal Audit Director with planning the IT security audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and procedures designed to protect COV information...

Sr Audit Manager - Issue Validation

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Possess knowledge of Truist Audit Services audit software and business specific software....

Audit Director - Compliance

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Serve as an audit subject matter expert for assigned BUs, and continually monitor trends and developments in the auditing profession and banking industry....

Audit Manager - Enterprise Payments and Wholesale Technology

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Strong knowledge of IT, information security and Cloud management and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST, SOX, PCI DSS)....

Senior Audit Manager, Financial Crimes Compliance & AML (Hybrid)

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Audit Committee....

Audit Manager - Technology Governance & Risk Management

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Colonial Heights, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Significant knowledge of IT, information security and Cloud management and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST, SOX, PCI DSS)....

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Colonial Heights, VA

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Colonial Heights, 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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