Internal Auditor Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for feedback to others related to optimal substance, usage and style; clearly demonstrate ability to understand and express a broad view of the business landscape and to translate it for a variety of internal audiences.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Requires knowledge and understanding of business processes and controls
• Requires high level of analytical abilities
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley implementation fundamentals of COSO, COBit and financial statement assertions and other regulatory requirements
• Financial services industry knowledge highly preferred
• Sound independent judgment to make conclusions to audit findings
• Skilled at dealing with people
• Highly motivated, intelligent, self-starter, comprehensive thinker, curious, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement
• Able to apply creativity to all tasks by looking beyond existing practices to identify solutions

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for post new hire training field rides to new employees and provide constructive feedback to Regional Managers to enhance new employee’s ability to be more confidant in their position.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Managing supplier audits in line with the business, customer and management system requirements
• Producing audit reports, including audit findings in line with the company’s internal audit procedure
• Effective management of corrective and preventive action plans
• Prioritise and co-ordinate own work schedules to ensure that business and customer needs are met and deadlines are adhered to
• Contribute towards ensuring department / divisional KPI performance targets are met
• Contribute towards the maintenance & improvement of customer satisfaction levels
• Understand and adhere to policies and procedures
• Experience in Sarbanes Oxley

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommendations to those contributing to, recording and creating this data in order to improve processes, procedures and reporting.

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:

• Proficient in use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proven experience auditing, performing account analysis, or compliance activities for business, accounting, finance, information technology, student financial aid or other highly-regulated processes
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and GASB
• Strong financial, internal control and systems background
• Some experience with audit program development, entrance and exit conferences, internal audit methodology, work paper documentation and risk assessment
• Proactive approach to problem identification and solutions
• Support on communicating results and recommendations to senior leadership
• Support senior manager to serve as a subject matter expert for advisory services and process improvement initiatives upon request

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

Previously, I was responsible for consulting services in the development of internal controls for new process or changes in business process.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Project management or audit experience is preferred
• Communications – organizes and expresses ideas clearly and with confidence to influence others
• Critical thinking – maintains curiosity and exercises professional skepticism
• Business acumen – assesses and maintains knowledge of the business environment
• Persuasion and collaboration – nurtures and builds effective relationships to achieve results
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 in addition to proven aptitude of Accounting/Finance auditing principles and IIA principles
• Demonstrate a practical knowledge or application of COSO
• Excellent PC skills, Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and familiarity with MS Project, Visio flowcharting and audit productivity software packages

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for consulting services to business partners regarding process improvements, policy development and compliance, control deficiency evaluation and impact analysis, and remediation of deficiencies in internal controls.

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

• CIA certification preferred
• Some experience in internal audit preferred
• Efficiently and effectively utilize a personal computer and related software including Microsoft Office and the Internet
• Professional Certification (CPA, MBA, CFE)
• Strong understanding of internal audit principles
• Technical training and expertise in an area relevant to the internal audit function (Audit, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems)
• Certified Internal Auditor (desirable)
• Proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint