Audit Trainee Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for thought leadership to executive management and the Finance & Audit Committee in terms of leading and emerging internal audit and internal control practices, including benchmarking information necessary to maintain an efficient and cost effective Internal Audit organization.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in Operational Risk & Control testing
• Bachelors in any field
• Industry certifications preferred but not mandatory , CISA, CSSIP, CISM etc
• Should have been involved in process reviews with respect to identifying risk and testing of controls
• Experienced at collating and preparing information security and compliance metrics for management consumption
• Certified Information System Auditor certification
• Certified Ethical Hecker and Certified Internal Auditor
• Working experience from IT/ITeS industry in a similar role

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

Previously, I was responsible for packaging data quality audit support through weighing and measuring products to ensure accurate values are available to GS1 and internal customers utilizing the GS1 Packaging Measurement Rules and GTIN Allocation Rules.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Awareness of data protection regulations and financial services regulations is a highly desirable
• Skills in collecting and analysing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions
• Skills in effective verbal and written communication in English, including active listening skills and presenting recommendations
• Upholds the values of the organization in all he/she does
• Duration of Traineeship - 6 months
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (specifically Outlook, Visio, Excel, Word, and Power Point)
• Experience with of the following programming languages and tools such as SQL querying/scripting, Tableau, Java, and Python
• The chance to work in a team of experts in the area of audit and business processes and the opportunity to take over client facing projects in key industries from day one

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for direction and leadership to Internal Audit senior management in performing internal audit activity across the organization.

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

• Experience in ITGC reviews (Oracle Financials and Bespoke)
• Knowledge of auditing various databases and servers (SQL, Oracle )
• Expert knowledge in auditing Network Infrastructure security
• Expertise in ITIL processes and Risk based audit approach
• Excellent Report writing skills and knowledge of various control frameworks COBIT
• Knowledge / awareness about various IT related fraud / vulnerabilities
• CA or MBA
• From day one, the opportunity to work in a client-facing role on projects in key industries

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for accounting insights, internal control recommendations, and other management comments to clients in a clear and concise manner.

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:

• A clear, long-term career path with a professional training curriculum
• Successfully completed commercial apprenticeship (M-profile)
• Fluency in English and German, French and any other language is a benefit
• Fresh graduate or graduate-to-be in Finance and Economics or similar
• Knowledge of internal audit and control methodologies
• Skills in planning and project management and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines
• Will challenge constructively and support difficult decisions
• Prepared to potentially travel internationally

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for consulting and advisory services, as required, that are consistent with our role to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, providing the services do not represent a conflict of interest or detract from Internal Audit mandate.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Immersion in annual financial statements and special audits of our national and international clients
• Career coaching, including first-class training offers to support professional development
• A culture in which it’s not all about numbers being processed, but it’s about celebrating success and putting emphasis on the fact that the work can be associated with fun
• An environment which challenges the current status quo to be the most innovative audit firm on the market
• A positive and result-oriented attitude willingness to work in an international environment
• Strong interest in innovation and transformation (including but not limited to data analytics)
• Curiosity and thirst for knowledge that enrich our projects with new perspectives
• Understanding of Audits and Coaching process