Audit Analytics Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the audit analytics opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for on the job training for staff and senior auditors on audit theory and Company’s audit methodology.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Provides thought leadership in the area of data analytics
• Sets and monitors auditing standards in accordance with the requirements of the internal audit profession
• Works directly with the director - IT Audit to support the IT audit strategy and other directors Internal Audit to support execution of the audit plan
• Ensures alignment with company business goals and objectives
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, MS Access or Audit Command Language (ACL)
• Knowledge of the IT auditing processes
• Knowledge of internal controls related to information systems, including COSO and COBIT
• Knowledge of ERP systems including SAP and Oracle

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the audit analytics position.

Previously, I was responsible for thought leadership in enhancing the global IT audit function’s risk identification, assessment methodology, audit approach and practices, and facilitate the process while maintaining business relationships across the firm.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Support data analytics team members and support them through coaching, enabling them to realise their potential on the engagement
• Efficiently and effectively manage key audit and business stakeholders within the engagement to ensure sufficient understanding of business risks and open and effectiv discussion on key issues in relation to data analytics
• Effectively document anomalies arising from data analytics which articulate risks and issues effectively and complies with IA methodology
• Manage the data analytics costs incurred within the engagement
• Significant Data Analytics experience, either within or outwith internal audit
• Significant experience in several analytics tools such as SQL, SAS, and R
• Advanced SAS (or equivalent), professional qualification like IIA, CISA, CA or equivalent work experience
• Support the engagement assurance planning, ensuring coverage of all key risks, by supporting and coaching the data analytics team in best practise

I am excited to be applying for the position of audit analytics. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for quality control review for the Vice President Internal Audit related to Audit Committee and senior management presentations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with basic analytical and visualization software packages/tools/languages
• Personal computers (Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Data analysis experience including data extraction tools and technology (prefer ACL, Business Objects, AQT, SQL, or similar), MS Access, and understanding of relational database concepts and queries
• Demonstrated understanding of data analysis process
• Some knowledge of structured finance or financial instruments
• Experience with a full software development life cycle is preferred
• Prior working experience and understanding of basic accounting and auditing principles will be an added advantage
• Proficient in the development and use of data analytics technology and tools

In response to your job posting for audit analytics, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input to the rolling four quarter audit plan and ensure execution of the audit plan according to the Department’s methodology.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong working knowledge of data analytics and programming tools (ACL, Excel, Access, OBIEE, Tableau, R-Studio, SQL Developer)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (including formulae such as SUM, COUNT, IF, VLOOKUP, ISERROR)
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• Audit Certifications such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, CFE, preferred
• Significant professional work experience with solid relevant experience in data analytics ideally across both banking industry and consulting
• Strong relationship management skills – with evidence of working effectively with, and influencing, key stakeholders over a sustained period of time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent listening and interpreting & innovative problem solving skills
• Support the engagement assurance planning, ensuring coverage of all key risks, by developing the data analytics scope as an integral element of the overall IA scope

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the audit analytics position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for training to audit team members to increase efficiency by allowing them to access and query data independently.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working knowledge of data analysis software, preferably ACL
• Perform analytics assignments with supervision
• Knowledge of operations, procedures and policies of assigned business units
• Auditing experience, including Computer Assisted Auditing Tools & Techniques
• Knowledge of financial and business information systems, including operating systems and database platforms
• Related professional certifications in accounting or auditing (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE)
• Strong leadership and managerial skills (detail-oriented, deadline driven, self-directed, organized, ) with proven track record of increasing responsibilities
• Demonstrated skill in successfully leading teams with an emphasis on staff development