IT Internal Auditor Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership in analyzing emerging legislation or changes to Information Technology (IT) Operations, Security and Privacy regulations, and contribute to the development/refinement of audit testing strategy.

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:

• Proven strong project management and organizational skills complemented by a keen sense of personal responsibility and initiative
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, ), Visio, able to understand the concepts of and efficiently use technology
• Assist in planning, execution and reporting of multiple audits and work closely with financial teams, operations teams, the risk management team
• Professional certification (CISA, CIA, ) or progress toward certification
• Develop a strong understanding of the Company’s key business processes, risks, and control activities
• Oversee the project execution efforts of staff auditors (e.g., review workpapers, delegate tasks)
• Assist with the preparation of project deliverables (i.e., reports, memos, presentations)
• Assist in recruiting, supervising, training, and evaluating the performance of staff auditors to ensure proper execution of responsibilities and to aid in career development

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

Previously, I was responsible for assessments on the adequacy and effectiveness of processes for controlling business activities and managing risks based on audits performed.

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

• Knowledge of generally accepted information systems audit standards, statements and practices, information system security and control practices and management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices
• Knowledge of audit concepts and techniques, accounting principles, and regulatory agency (such as the Farm Credit Administration) guidelines, regulations and standards
• Travel to other office locations (NV, NY, SC, FL.), Approx
• Knowledge and experience of Cybersecurity audits will be preferred
• Working knowledge of finance, business processes and supporting systems
• Solid technical and business acumen
• Microsoft Office productivity software and more advanced software packages involving statistical analysis and business intelligence software
• Additional industry specific certification(s) preferred (CIA, CRISC, CRMA, CISSP, CEH)

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

Previously, I was responsible for consulting support to the Information Technology department and business units in both structured and informal projects.

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:

• CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, or CFE certifications encouraged
• Technical aptitude to review manual and systematic processes
• Experience with ACL, SQL, and other querying tools
• Experience with GRC tool
• Demonstrated knowledge in operations and processes related to loan servicing
• Maintaining or working toward relevant professional certifications
• Knowledge of US GAAP and the professional auditing standards set forth by the Institute of Internal Auditors knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and public-corporate accounting oversight board regulations and an understanding of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Auditing framework
• Knowledge of Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

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

Previously, I was responsible for audit perspective to special projects assigned, including business and asset acquisitions, system implementations and process improvements.

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:

• Experience utilizing auditing software (e.g., TeamMate, IDEA)
• Familiarity and understanding of professional audit frameworks and standards (NIST, ITIL, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)
• Prior experience within an audit role would be ideal but not essential
• An understanding of operating systems, applications and databases, such as Windows, UNIX/LINUX, Oracle and SQL database management systems, network security, and Oracle Financials and Hyperion
• Some knowledge about COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27000 or other globally recognized IT frameworks
• Familiar or hands-on experience on ERP solutions and security concepts
• Professional Certification is preferred (CISA, CISSP, CPA, or equivalent)
• Some understanding of audit/technical standards

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for a comprehensive testing and review program of the IT environment to ensure that access and security controls are maintained to the appropriate standard.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of Internal Audit software including work paper documentation tools such as TeamMate
• Knowledge of ACL, Business Objects, Tableau or other data analytics tools
• CISA, CIA, CPA, PMP or progress toward becoming certified is preferred
• Knowledge of Audit Command Language or similar data analytics tool
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (with intermediate Excel knowledge) and an aptitude to learn new computer programs
• ACL Analytics and TeamMate software skills preferred
• Requires Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Certification or actively working towards the achievement of a certification
• Plans and executes sporadic financial and operational audits across different business processes to include domestic and global locations