Importance Of An Internal Auditor

When a person chooses a career it should be one that will be gratifying for that individual. It should be a choice where you will get fulfillment out of your occupation. Most importantly, it should be a choice that is made by the individual only. The profession I’ve decided that would be best for me would be an Internal Auditor.
Many question why I would enter in this line of work. I use to ask myself this very same question. After eight years of being in the financial field, I couldn’t picture myself doing anything else. I have a real passion for this line of work and it’s very interesting, actually. After the assessments the class completed, I noticed my scores were the highest in management and financial careers. This was the confirmation I was looking for and this allows me to remain on path in completing my education. What is an Internal Auditor? According to Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, “Internal auditors deal with issues that are fundamentally important to the survival and prosperity of any organization. Unlike external auditors, they look beyond financial risks and statements to consider wider issues such as the organization’s reputation, growth, its impact on the environment and the way it treats its employees.”(Web) I would essentially …show more content…
I would need to have qualifications and skills in the following: 3+ years minimum work experience in financial controls. Comprehensive and current knowledge of financial services industry. Comprehensive and current understanding in accounting. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong understanding of business processes (financial) to identify opportunities for control and process improvement. Strong understanding of internal controls to ensure controls can be sustained by each process