Resume Skills and Keywords for Internal Auditor

Internal auditors are accountants who advise businesses on financial accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. They examine and improve the organization's operating practices, as well as its financial and risk management processes. They safeguard assets by gathering and analyzing data.

Skills required for an Internal Auditor role:

  • Financial Advisory
  • Corporate Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Asset Management
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Internal Controls Development
  • Investment Analysis
  • Financial Modelling
  • Auditing & Due Diligence
  • P&L Analysis

What recruiters look for in an Internal Auditor's resume: 

  • Knowledge of the organization's internal audit processes, practices, and methods.
  • Ability to leverage Continuous Monitoring and Auditing Techniques.
  • Develop and maintain productive client and team relationships.
  • Solid understanding of business process improvement tools and techniques and ability to understand, monitor, update and enhance existing business or work processes.

What can make your Internal Auditor resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience, and background in internal auditing

  • Auditor with demonstrated experience within the financial services sector, adept at Risk Assessment, Process improvement, and covering Asset Management products such as Alternatives, Equity, and Fixed Income. Well-versed with SOX 404 audit, methodology and documentation standards, and internal control frameworks (COSO).

Targeted job description 

  • Assess risk and controls, perform testing of key controls, and document results.
  • Document audit work demonstrating command of the language, clarity of thought, and orderliness of presentation.
  • Execute procedures supporting an external audit of internal controls, business processes, and account balances.

Related academic background 

  • CIA (Certifed Internal Auditor) from the Institute of Internal Auditors | 2017
  • Chartered Accountant certification from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | 2014
  • Master of Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi | 2015
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) from Loyola College, Chennai | 2013

Sample Resume of Internal Auditor in Text Format

ASTHA AGARWAL

Internal Auditor

9835254980 |asthaagarwal21@gmail.com |New Delhi, India |LinkedIn

SUMMARY

Auditor with demonstrated experience within the financial services sector, adept at Risk Assessment, Process improvement, and covering Asset Management products such as Alternatives, Equity, and Fixed Income. Well-versed with SOX 404 audit, methodology and documentation standards, and internal control frameworks (COSO).

EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP

Internal Auditor - Deloitte, Gurgaon | Jan 2019 - Present

  • Conduct audit projects as assigned within the time budget and deadlines.
  • Participate in comprehensive planning and risk assessments relating to each assignment to ensure that the engagement identifies and responds to potential business or reporting risks.
  • Perform audit test work and preparation of adequate and sufficient audit documentation in accordance with the prescribed methodology.
  • Examine business records and collect information, exercises independent judgment in identifying issues, formulate findings and present the results to the relevant audit team member.

Auditor - Wells Fargo, Bengaluru | Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

  • Developed and maintained professional consultative working relationships with stakeholders both inside and outside the institution.
  • Provided 'front-to-back' audit coverage and actively contributed to the delivery of team plans in support of the functional and business strategies.
  • Evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to Asset Management risks in accordance with audit methodology and the established risk assessment framework.
  • Led audit assignments, drafted audit reports for review by audit management, conducted issue tracking, and validated closure of issues.

Auditing Intern- EY, Gurgaon | 2013 - 2014

  • Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality protocols with all client details and tax return information.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.

CERTIFICATION

  • CIA (Certifed Internal Auditor) from the Institute of Internal Auditors | 2017
  • Chartered Accountant certification from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | 2014

EDUCATION

  • Master of Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi | 2015
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) from Loyola College, Chennai | 2013

SKILLS (TECHNOLOGY/FUNCTIONAL)

Financial Advisory | Corporate Reporting | Financial Analysis | Asset Management | Cash Flow Management | Internal Controls Development | Investment Analysis | Financial Modelling |

Auditing & Due Diligence | P&L Analysis

LANGUAGES

  • Hindi 
  • English
  • Spanish