Senior Audit Manager Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and counsel to the Audit Teams and LOB BRCMs to ensure effective risk and control processes and practices are in compliance with Bank and regulatory requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Microsoft Excel proficient (sorting, filtering, pivot tables)
• Similar experience
• Sound knowledge of Canadian GAAP, audit and review procedures and tax compliance
• Effective time management and organizational skills, and be a self-motivated, independent decision maker with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Assurance experience is a definite asset laphillips@bakertilly.ca
• Prior Quality compliance audit fieldwork experience preferred
• Proficiency in working with a variety of quality and ERP information systems and technologies
• BS or higher in Accounting or related

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for business requirements, engaging in testing and validation activities for to the IT department to ensure timely execution of critical projects, both regulatory and internal.

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:

• They address and resolve various technical issues as they arise, and consult with the other team members to validate that application controls testing and Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT) testing is efficient and effective
• IS Audit Managers apply their background in auditing and computer systems to verify that any identified IS weaknesses noted are fully addressed and discussed with the government
• Extensive experience in planning and delivering audits and/or specialist skills (eg
• Excellent communication and partner management skills at a Senior Management Level
• Subject-matter-expert knowledge of internal controls, business/information technology risks and/or audit techniques
• Subject-matter-expert knowledge of the regulatory environment for the financial services industry
• Subject-matter-expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong management experience and excellent leadership/supervision skills

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

Previously, I was responsible for ad hoc audit support, including, but not limited to, regional internal audits (business process and IT) for all in-scope company locations, external audits.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Microsoft Office and data analysis software
• Oversee IT audit and risk management engagements within the Consulting Services Group (CSG)
• Assist financial audit teams with planning, scheduling, executing, reviewing and reporting for IT audit engagements for the firm’s mid-sized public and private external audit clients in financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, retail, wholesale, technology, and other industries
• Conduct business process walkthroughs in conjunction with financial audit teams with the purpose of identifying what can go wrongs (WCGWs), financial statement assertions, and key controls within in-scope processes from initiation through recording in the general ledger, in particular automated application controls
• Develop and execute test plans for key automated application controls identified within the business process walkthroughs such as IT-dependent manual controls, system-generated reports, system interface controls, and calculations
• Lead other types of IT attestation and consulting engagements such as IT Internal Audit Co-Sourcing/Outsourcing, SOX Management Assist, SOC 1 / SOC 2 Attestation, FDICIA Internal Control Assessment, Privacy and Data Protection, and IT/Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
• Proactively interact with client management to gather information, resolve problems, confirm our understanding of the issues, and make recommendations for risk mitigation and process improvement
• Supervise and provide feedback to IT audit staff, seniors, and managers on their engagements

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the SOX compliance and IT audit functions as well serving as the liaison to the IT and Business units.

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

• Functional/industry specialization, ideally in Construction, Manufacturing and/or Non-Profits
• A well-developed local/regional industry profile
• Support the SVP Group Risk & Assurance to deliver the overall strategy and objectives for the function
• Assist the SVP with the preparation of Audit Committee papers, Risk Committee papers and monthly reports for senior Executives
• Actively contribute to the development, profile and strategic direction of the Internal Audit Department
• Lead relationships with key stakeholders to ensure Internal Audit remains a relevant, valued business partner by stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with other Senior Internal Audit Managers to develop the Audit Universe and the resulting Annual Audit Plan and the ongoing management of audit delivery, scheduling and team workload
• Lead the delivery of assigned audits and specific risk management and programme assurance activities

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for updates to the Audit Committee and Senior Management, including critical issues that may arise and changes in regulatory environment that may impact the Company.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent (written and oral) communication skills and know how to engage constructively with senior management and deal with significant exposure environments
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem solving environment think through complex challenges and deliver results
• Have high drive and energy and strong team spirit
• Experienced IT auditor with a Professional IT audit or security qualification (CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent) preferred
• Good working knowledge range of IT regulations and disciplines, including change (particularly Agile), run
• Extensive IT operations, process and assurance knowledge and broad business knowledge (preferably insurance industry), including specific advanced skill and competence in at least one core IT assurance area
• Broad and in depth knowledge of industry standard frameworks and best practice (e.g , Technology Risk Management Guidelines (MAS), Information Technology Outsourcing (MAS), Guidance Note on the Use of Internet for Insurance Activities (OCI), COBIT, ITIL, CMM, relevant International Standards)
• Experience post professional qualification in appropriate business environment (including IT, IT assurance, governance & security)