Internal Audit Senior Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for support, guidance and insight to the organisation on internal controls and governance including through audit 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:

• Specifically, applicable experience would include a mixture of public accounting (Big 4) information systems, and IT Internal Audit function of a publicly traded company within the high technology / Telecommunications industry
• Experience in auditing Oracle ERP, Oracle DB, Windows and UNIX/Linux
• Analytical skills to identify significant process issues and recommend practical solutions in a complex technology environment
• Approaches work in an objective, methodical, fact-based manner
• Participate to the financial and operational audits of entities in Americas (mainly) with attention to internal controls, compliance with corporate policies and financial statements
• Make recommendation to improve control effectiveness and efficiency of CBU
• Perform the monitoring of implementation of action plans
• External Audit experience within Big4

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for meaningful and timely feedback and coaching to direct reports to build trust and enable success of all members of the Internal Audit team.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Big 4 Public Accounting and/or Big 4 Consulting strongly preferred
• Proficient in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
• Diligence in the thorough performance of all assigned work and a sound work ethic
• Pragmatic with a commercial approach
• A second relevant qualification CIA, Certified Fraud Examiner, CISA
• Sound knowledge of ERP based controls (specifically SAP) and a conceptual understanding of IT auditing techniques
• Use of data analytic tools
• Technology services company and complex IT environment experience preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for oversight over small team and external resources in carrying out audit activities in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Self-motivated/Goal oriented contributor
• Strong Microsoft skills including Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Project, and Acces
• CISA, CISSP, or applicable professional certification
• CPA certification or other equivalent certification preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office and demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge preferred
• Strong analytical, communication project management, and engagement closure skills preferred
• Implementation of a variety of research and information gathering strategies preferred
• Knowledge of internal audit, risk assessment processes, and development of risk remediation strategies preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for independent assurance over internal controls and other assurance providers to the Audit Committee and other senior stakeholders.

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

• Proven internal audit experience in Financial Services industry
• CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, CISSP or other relevant professional certification preferred
• Experience of how to operate in a SOX environment and ensure compliance with head office requirements
• Able to write persuasive and effective reports, which define findings and their causes along with recommended solutions
• Strategically aware, managing the political and technical challenges of a listed company with Japanese stakeholders and operating in European markets
• Experienced in running varied internal audits across business operations and functions
• Commercially aware and risk focused
• Able to gain the trust of senior management whilst providing robust, objective challenge and assessment

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for or assists in providing training, coaching and guidance to internal audit staff and interns in conducting audits and other audit-related issues.

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

• Attuned to market changes & business news and the relativity to own areas of expertise
• Leadership experience in an Internal Audit Function for a large, complex organization
• Working knowledge of legal, regulatory and compliance issues associated with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, Foreign Corrupt Practices and COSO Internal Controls framework
• SOX 404, Internal Audit - financial, operational, compliance spaces
• Proficient with Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word), Visio, Outlook
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IIA standards
• Relevant professional certifications preferred (CA, CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP)
• Knowledge in IT processes (e.g., security controls, system development life cycle, IT operations, network security, operating systems management, database management, ) preferred