Internal Audit Analyst Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for the following advisory services to clients: Internal Audits, Operational Audits, SOX Audits, Compliance Audits, Process Improvement Projects, ERM, and Risk Assessments.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong knowledge of relational databasespreferred
• Strong computing skills and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft computer applications with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• RX Claims knowledge
• Proficient in Python, R, SQL, MySQL, SAS, Microsoft access, excel and PowerPoint
• Audit, assurance or risk related certification
• Demonstrated experience in technology audit and / or technology risk management and
• Applicable internship and academic experiences

Please consider me for the internal audit analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input into Internal Audit strategy and assist other Risk Compliance and Control functions as needed.

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

• Investigate red flags and data anomalies through review of source documentation, system reviews, and inquiries to identify potential cases for investigative follow-up
• Work directly with the audit and investigation teams and audit and finance management to deliver analytical insights and track follow-up on issues identified for further investigation
• Provide data analysis services to support audits, special investigations and special projects as needed
• Draft factual finding reports and presentations
• Maintain training and updated industry knowledge to adapt to new trends and forensic methodologies
• Advanced level of proficiency in relational databases and analytical tools such as IDEA, SAS, ACL
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, specifically MS Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Eagerness to learn and not afraid to ask questions

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

Previously, I was responsible for consulting services by working on and leading projects such as Internal Audit, SOX, Risk Assessments, Vendor Audits, Process Reviews, etc.

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:

• Working knowledge of audit and data analytics software
• Experience with data visualization tools, Tableau is preferred
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP or Oracle is preferred
• Experience in extracting, handling, mining, and querying data
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., ACDA, CPA, CA, CIA, CFE, CPIM, CISA)
• Knowledge of data analytics practices and concepts (e.g., outlier, patterns, trend, and regression analyses)
• Good understanding of the relationship of internal controls and business processes with financial statements and financial statement assertions, the fundamentals of SOX 404 controls and requirements
• Knowledge of US GAAP accounting and internal controls

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for consulting services by working on and leading projects including internal audits, SOX, risk assessments, vendor audits, and process reviews.

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:

• Good writing, organizational, and planning skills
• Understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Paid internships last 10 - 12 weeks and typically begin in late-May/early-June and end in early/mid-August
• Experience in audit and / or risk management
• Prior Financial Markets experience will be highly regarded
• Bachelor with concentration in Business and/or Finance
• Computer literate, tech savvy and very experienced with Microsoft Excel
• Motivated by “I win when the team wins” mindset

Please consider me for the internal audit analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input on the development of reports to company management and the Audit Committee regarding internal audits executed and assessments of internal control over financial reporting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Good understanding of the IT landscape including future trends, opportunities and risks in the area
• Deep understanding of audit concepts and the use of data analytics to test controls and data integrity
• Excellent understanding of the pharma industry experience in working in a matrix organization
• Very good understanding of SAP, database technologies and IT project management
• Great communication and negotiation skills being hands-on, solution oriented and pragmatic
• Work with audit teams and other members of the department to design self-service data products that enable auditors to more efficiently and effectively work with firm data and identify potential risk
• Design and build data pipelines and backend solutions to connect firm data systems and integrate analytics solutions
• Develop strategic solutions to aggregate, analyse and visualize data using a variety of technologies