DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

Updated: Oct 10, 2025 - The Director of Internal Audit leads the identification and evaluation of the Firm’s risk areas and develops a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan aligned with company priorities and regulatory requirements. This role involves assessing financial, operational, and IT controls, overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and ensuring audits are well-documented, communicated to senior leadership, and tracked to resolution. The director also collaborates with external auditors, supports corporate governance practices, and stays current on industry standards, tools, and best practices to continually enhance audit effectiveness.

An Introduction to Professional Skills and Functions for Director of Internal Audit with a Cover Letter

1. Details for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Act in an advisory capacity to help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls and business processes.
  • Collaborate with Management to outline internal audit needs and purpose, with the aim of building stakeholder requirements into department plans.
  • Conduct an Internal Control evaluation and risk assessment to identify loopholes and areas requiring management.
  • Ensure audit engagements are adequately documented and audit evidence is sufficient to prepare accurate audit reports to the Audit Committee.
  • Ensure completion of audit assignments to provide independent, objective assurance to the Audit Committee.
  • Prepare an annual Internal Audit Plan based on risk assessment and identify areas of potential internal control exposure and areas for improving operational efficiency.
  • Establish policies and procedures to guide the internal audit.
  • Recommend improvements to the Internal Audit departmental policy.
  • Prepare MIS statements and reports pertaining to departmental needs.
  • Develop an annual risk-based audit plan and multi-year audit strategy.
  • Communicate and report to the Audit Committee on at least a quarterly basis.
  • Ensure audit activities of staff are performed according to standards.
  • Conduct audits according to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and communicate results and recommendations to management.
  • Maintain the internal audit manual, ensuring it reflects best practice.
  • Develop, coach, and mentor a team through strong people leadership.
  • Work collaboratively with the Audit Committee and management.


Skills: Internal Audit, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Collaboration, Audit Documentation, Policy Development, Internal Control Evaluation, IIA Standards Compliance, Team Leadership

2. Roles for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Establishing and owning relationships with key leaders in order to support the development and maintenance of governance and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Lead the development and performance of annual risk assessments.
  • Develop the risk-based annual and long-term internal audit plans in alignment with the company’s external auditors.
  • Oversee the delivery of a portfolio of independent assessments over strategic, operational, compliance and financial risks, and driving ongoing improvement of the risk mitigations in areas reviewed.
  • Manage internal audit staff’s development, training and career planning.
  • Coordinate with and oversee external consultants used for the execution of the internal audit plan.
  • Partner with process owners and control performers towards documenting, developing and maintaining processes and policies that comply with standards and meet best practices.
  • Manage the follow-up and reporting of internal audit findings, including the development and assessment of deficiency remediation actions.
  • Liaise with business leadership and communicate the status of key projects and initiatives, as well as audit results.
  • Manage the company’s external SOX audit.
  • Prepare and deliver periodic internal audit reports to senior management and the company’s Audit Committee.
  • Set up and maintain the internal audit compliance program in the Company’s compliance tool.
  • Drive and lead the day-to-day execution of Advisory Engagements (internal audit engagements, Sarbanes-Oxley assistance, Risk Assessments, Maturity Assessments) for clients within the financial services industry, including activities such as Design and development of risk assessments, annual audit plans, audit programs, working papers, internal audit reports, and other deliverables based on the specific engagement requirements.
  • Serve as a coach and mentor and provide opportunities for on-the-job training for staff, as well as other team members.
  • Identify and clearly communicate performance improvement opportunities and leading practices to client personnel and senior management, and work with partners.
  • Assist in practice management, including resource allocation, career development of staff, and other administrative decisions.
  • Establish financial services and internal audit knowledge through sharing and participation in the continual development and publication of thought leadership and service offerings.


Skills: Relationship Management, Risk Assessment, Audit Oversight, Staff Development, External Consultant Coordination, Process Development, Audit Remediation, Communication Reporting

3. Responsibilities for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Plan, organize, staff, direct and control financial and operational audits that sufficiently evaluate the Company’s internal control environment, so that areas of material risk are addressed adequately.
  • Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of the Company’s systems, operations, practices, and business issues.
  • Responsible for oversight of the Company’s compliance with SOX 404 requirements for documentation, including requirements for IPE testing.
  • Review and perform walkthroughs, reviewing and identifying key controls, control rationalization, tests of controls, identifying control deficiencies, and planning fieldwork for multiple locations.
  • Evaluate financial, operational and information system audit results from management’s perspective to identify reliable controls and business environments and to identify improvements that.
  • Communicate the internal audit plan and results directly to the Audit Committee, executive leadership and home office management. 
  • Present findings and recommendations to enable them to be knowledgeable about the state of the organization's system of internal control and risk management processes.
  • Interact and coordinate with the external audit firm on audit testing activities, reliance by the external auditor on Internal Audit work and testing, and analysis and reporting on testing results.
  • Conduct periodic risk assessments used to determine the internal audit plan. 
  • Compile, analyze and report the results to home office executives and the management team.
  • Provide input on financial and operational control issues, including the development of standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to the Internal Audit team members. 
  • Identify needs for and hire consultants to complete specific portions of the audit plan or audits.
  • Develop and maintain a positive, productive, collaborative professional relationship with the client and engagement or project teams to provide well-coordinated and consistent high-performance results.
  • Identify new business opportunities, participate in firm go-to-market activities, and contribute to the development of proposals.
  • Assemble and direct large and small teams to deliver high-quality work products for clients of all sizes, backgrounds and industries.
  • Effectively communicate the value propositions of various Firm services, thought leadership and emerging risks to clients, and be recognized and respected by clients as a knowledgeable, valued professional.


Skills: Audit Planning, Company Knowledge, SOX Compliance, Control Evaluation, Audit Reporting, Risk Assessment, Team Leadership, Consultant Management

4. Functions for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Bring a systematic, transparent, scalable, and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving, as appropriate, the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, compliance and governance processes.
  • Lead and coordinate an annual risk assessment to support the development of the annual audit plan.
  • Update the risk assessment and audit plan during the year in response to business or industry/market developments.
  • Oversee operational, compliance, and financial audits within HCB GS Operations. 
  • Ensure the issuance of audit reports is done in collaboration with and agreement with process owners on the facts of the audit findings, the risk severity and impact, and the timing of remediation. 
  • Ensure overall audit quality of Internal Audit activities and that the Internal Audit team complies with the Internal Audit standards.
  • Provide strategic and technical leadership for audit activities and support the senior Internal Audit leadership in fulfillment of oversight responsibilities.
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting on control gaps and the status of remediation of audit findings. 
  • Influence the strengthening of the control environment, governance processes, and risk management practices through audit recommendations and validation of management’s remediation action plans.
  • Promote and ensure the adoption of the use of data analytics in the Internal Audit function by collaborating with Finance and Information Technology to leverage and align with existing data analytics infrastructure and promote a “culture” of data-driven audit findings and recommendations.
  • Build a successful relationship with HCB Operations business leadership to provide value-added consultation to influence and strengthen operational efficiencies and effectiveness, promote best practices, provide opportunities for cost savings, and standardize and globalization of processes.
  • Drive strategic thinking and decision-making to ensure that HCB Operations leadership is proactively addressing and anticipating issues. 
  • Promote appropriate risk management awareness and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure the overall quality and fact-driven insights of the consulting or business advisory engagements performed by the Internal Audit function.
  • Actively support a “culture” of transformation and anticipate the changes required in control processes and risk management practices to match business model and market transformation.


Skills: Internal Control Evaluation, Risk Assessment, Audit Oversight, Leadership, Reporting, Control Environment, Data Analytics, Relationship Building

5. Accountabilities for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Demonstrate a willingness to be a part of initiatives outside of Internal Audit (which do not jeopardize independence in areas under audit) to become a trusted advisor and strategic leader for the organization.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to ensure HCB Operations continued compliance with CMS, federal, state and contractual requirements.
  • Assess the design of compliance-related controls, keep abreast with new regulatory or process changes from system implementations or business model transformation.
  • Ensure timely and accurate execution of regulatory compliance testing. 
  • Ensure that key controls are correctly and adequately identified, designed, documented and performed with the right level of frequency.
  • Ensure the results and status of regulatory compliance testing are communicated to PBM Operations leadership accurately and timely.
  • Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing, high-quality internal audit talent pool that is respected within HCB Operations.
  • Develop and maintain an infrastructure of audit methodologies, tools, and communication protocols that are representative of a highly functioning audit team.
  • Develop the skills and abilities of all team members to optimize performance and create future leaders who can take on different roles within the organization.
  • Develop the depth of the HCB GS Operations Internal Audit management team, including ongoing management succession planning.
  • Stay abreast of leading internal audit practices and tools to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the HCB GS Operations Internal Audit team.
  • Identify and assess risk and internal controls, evaluate manual and automated processes, and identify process weaknesses, inefficiencies, and operational issues.
  • Develop, document and manage the company’s internal control environment to ensure compliance with various state gaming regulations and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting in coordination with BetMGM’s Compliance Department.
  • Develop and implement annual audit plans, for both Financial and Regulatory Audits, with consideration given to the organization’s business objectives, risk management initiatives and compliance/regulatory environment.
  • Prepare project scope and objectives and develop procedures by understanding the organization’s structure, policies, processes, internal controls and external regulations.


Skills: Strategic Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Control Design, Compliance Testing, Audit Team Leadership, Audit Methodology, Risk Assessment, Audit Planning

6. Tasks for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Manage/execute the effective and timely performance of Internal Audit projects and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance as assigned/allocated from the Internal Audit Plan.
  • Hands-on oversight, guidance and effective management of audit objectives, schedules, creation of audit programs, execution of fieldwork and reporting to the VP of Internal Audit.
  • Manage, supervise, and develop audit staff to increase competency, while fulfilling Internal Audit requirements for the organization.
  •  Promote a team-oriented culture.
  • Oversight and management of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in collaboration with Internal Audit management.
  • Ensure staff are effectively assigned to projects based on audit skills and/or expertise.
  • Hands-on management of multiple complex assignments simultaneously, while meeting deadlines/budget
  • Ensure adequate completion, review and sign-off of audit work papers and memoranda, documenting audit tests and observations to effectively support the audit conclusions.
  • Responsible for providing clear, concise audit reports that are fully supported by complete and accurate audit work papers and data. 
  • Review and proof prior to presenting the draft to the VP of Internal Audit.
  • Communicate audit results timely to the Internal Audit VP and Management, as applicable.
  • Assist the Internal Audit VP in the development of the annual audit plan and facilitation of the Risk Assessment process.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of IIA professional auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and best practice audit procedures and techniques.
  • Coordinate with external auditors.
  • Interact with all levels of management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
  • Work collaboratively with representatives across the organization and peers within the department.


Skills: Audit Management, Team Leadership, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Audit Program Development, Reporting & Documentation, Time Management, Audit Standards, Cross-Department Collaboration

7. Expectations for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Lead minimally annual risk assessments to create risk-based annual Internal Audit work plans.
  • Support and facilitate the annual ERM process to create visibility and alignment around risks related to the delivery of the organization’s stated operating goals and objectives.
  • Continuously improve the comprehensive risk-based internal audit methodology and execute operational, IT and Financial internal audits in line with the methodology to identify control and operational weaknesses. 
  • Work with the business process owner to create effective management action plans to address the unidentified gaps. 
  • Subsequently, monitor progress against those plans with periodic reports to the Audit Committee. 
  • Validate that agreed remediation actions are working as intended to resolve identified control deficiencies.
  • Leverage data mining technology to expand audit coverage and audit team efficiency.
  • Establish direction and coordinate Internal Audit activities with those of the external auditors to ensure proper audit coverage, eliminate duplicate efforts, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities.
  • Proactively develop an effective relationship with all stakeholders, including board members, CEO, CFO, CIO, General Counsel, Corporate Controller, other corporate functional Leaders and External Auditors. 
  • Understand, anticipate and balance the competing objectives of stakeholders. 
  • Deliver pragmatic solutions.
  • Promote high levels of ethical awareness and conduct within the company.
  • Investigate potential ethical problems or conflicts of interest, and notify management and the Audit Committee of the findings.
  • Recruit, train and develop an outstanding, results-oriented internal audit department, develop open communications and a “one team” mentality within the IA team and the business teams.
  • Undertake other tasks or special projects as and when required by the Audit Committee, including occasional advisory projects that may be requested by management.


Skills: Risk Assessment, ERM Facilitation, Audit Methodology Improvement, Management Action Plans, Remediation Monitoring, Data Analytics, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Ethical Leadership

8. Competencies for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Responsible for the strategic direction and quality of the internal audit function, including continuous improvement of audit procedures and communication of audit recommendations.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive annual internal audit program that addresses, among other things, key operational and financial risks.
  • Manage relationships with outsourced/external internal audit firms.
  • Develop risk assessment and resulting scope and fees of work, obtaining EFSC Audit Committee approval.
  • Monitor progress against the approved annual audit plan.
  • Review findings and management’s responses.
  • Evaluate deficiencies noted in SOX 404 work and work with management to communicate and remediate issues.
  • Perform quality control reviews of work papers and reports.
  • Assess the external firm’s performance, making recommendations to the Audit Committee.
  • Prepare and present to the EFSC Audit Committee an annual entity-wide risk assessment that identifies key business risks and the adequacy of the processes and controls to address such risks.
  • Produce formal written reports for executive management and the EFSC Audit Committee, expressing the results of the audit and Internal Audit’s recommendations on findings.
  • Oversee and manage the external auditor relationships, in conjunction with the Finance department, in the completion of the SOX 404 procedures, testing, reviewing controls, communicating deficiencies and advising management on remediation plans.
  • Validate corrective actions to address findings and recommendations from the Bank’s compliance testing, internal audits, and regulatory examinations.
  • Assist Management in the identification and evaluation of risks, including but not limited to, Operational, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Reputational, Compliance and Fraud.
  • Serve as an administrator for the Company’s ethics and compliance hotline.
  • Support Company initiatives by being an advisor to management on risk and control recommendations for new system implementations, growth initiatives, etc., to promote SOX compliance.
  • Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as professional certifications, to provide objective, independent assurance and professional advice to all levels of management.


Skills: Audit Leadership, Audit Program Development, Outsourced Audit Management, Risk Assessment, SOX Compliance, Quality Control, Audit Reporting, Risk Advisory

9. Capabilities for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Lead all phases of the Company’s ongoing internal controls program from planning through reporting, including initial adoption and implementation of SOX.
  • Manage and lead a third-party vendor to assist with all aspects of the internal control program.
  • Create, validate and/or rationalize the current documentation of the control environment (e.g., process flows, control matrices) for business processes controls, information technology general controls and entity-level controls.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the Company’s transactions with process owners to ensure any changes to the process are updated and properly assessed.
  • Implement reporting processes to measure the controls program for management and the Audit Committee.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of efficient and effective financial controls across the Company.
  • Develop and execute an internal control validation program, including determining the timing of when different testing cycles will be executed during the year, designing test plans, identifying control opportunities, assisting the process owners and reporting the results in a timely manner to executive management.
  • Train and guide all control owners.
  • Implement processes to ensure any changes to business processes and controls are updated and assessed periodically.
  • Stay current with changes in regulatory guidance and industry-leading practices.
  • Execute testing of controls, assess results and develop meaningful recommendations for improvement which can be effectively implemented by management, given the existing business, control risks and other cost/benefit considerations.
  • Manage and develop a team of audit professionals to execute audits and projects, providing direction and ongoing coaching and development.
  • Perform special projects or ad-hoc assignments (e.g., advisory services, investigations, etc.), combining risk and control expertise together with analytical and investigative skills.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending professional association workshops, reviewing professional publications and maintaining/obtaining relevant certifications.


Skills: Internal Controls Management, Vendor Management, Control Documentation, Process Collaboration, Reporting, Financial Control Design, Control Testing, Team Leadership

10. Performance Metrics for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Determine the strategic direction and priorities of the internal audit function.
  • Assess the company's business processes & systems, evaluate internal controls, provide an independent opinion on control gaps, and make recommendations on how to improve.
  • Provide internal audit services to help effectively manage the top strategic, operational, financial and compliance risk areas. 
  • Define audit objectives and scope, identify specific activities and timeframes, determine resource needs, and plan and conduct audits. 
  • Coordinate audits with external auditors and regulatory authorities.
  • Ensure timely delivery of comprehensive issue validation on other remediation actions, including issues arising from the external auditors and regulators.
  • Manage resources and vendors, including any outsourced internal audit resources.
  • Prepare audit reports to executive management, regulators, and sub-committees.
  • Communicate with the Audit Committee to ensure concerns are addressed and expectations are met.
  • Prepare reports for the Audit Committee and senior management that address key business risks and control issues within Remitly.
  • Assist with testing internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Enterprise Risk Management, the Chief Compliance Officer, the Chief Information Security Officer, and the Manager of Internal Controls.
  • Provide recommendations on new business developments, new system implementations and other strategic initiatives to ensure internal controls are considered and designed into proposed products and services.
  • Strengthen relationships with business leaders by communicating best practices and providing internal control awareness and training for managers throughout the organization.


Skills: Audit Strategy, Control Evaluation, Risk Management, Audit Planning, External Coordination, Issue Remediation, Resource Management, Audit Reporting

11. Tasks for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Lead the execution of the annual internal audit program under the direction of the Audit Committee.
  • Perform and oversee financial audits in direct support of the company's ongoing global compliance efforts.
  • Execute internal control over financial reporting reviews within the designated scope.
  • Document control tests for external auditor testing/reliance.
  • Coordinate with the external auditors to ensure they have the support necessary to perform their review.
  • Develop and lead ongoing testing of the company’s internal control environment.
  • Compliance with existing control documentation and analysis of the effectiveness of the controls in achieving control objectives.
  • Monitor changes to company process documentation, including changes.
  • Document controls, risk monitoring, and development of test plans based on the control documentation.
  • Participate in special projects, including financial modeling, acquisition due diligence, accounting research and other special assignments.


Skills: Audit Management, Financial Auditing, Controls Testing, Risk Assessment, Auditor Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Process Monitoring, Financial Analysis

12. Key Deliverables for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Direct, manage and supervise Internal Audit staff.
  • Create and conduct audits/tests on the various operations, products and services of the credit union.
  • Recommend operational improvements or additional controls.
  • Prepare for, coordinate and assist with the audits and examinations conducted by an outside CPA firm and government regulators.
  • Assure that required controls or procedural improvements are being used.
  • Perform quality control on loans and shares.
  • Conduct surprise cash counts.
  • Advise management of audit results and make recommendations for process improvements and control standards.
  • Interface with the Supervisory Committee, including scheduling, defining and conducting monthly meetings.


Skills: Audit Supervision, Operational Auditing, Process Improvement, External Audit Coordination, Control Assurance, Quality Control, Cash Verification, Management Reporting

13. Criteria for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Build a risk-based audit plan addressing key business practices, financial processes and controls, operational areas and information technology and related security activities.
  • Build and maintain Internal Controls (assesses risks within ModMed, determines appropriate control activities to minimize risks).
  • Complete and lead others in risk assessments and plans for audits within ModMed.
  • Analyze audit reports and develop recommendations to strengthen and improve processes and controls.
  • Support and maintain risk management methodology.
  • Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards.
  • Remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the function.
  • Maintain a high-performing team by building skills through coaching, mentoring and ongoing training and development.


Skills: Risk-Based Planning, Internal Controls, Risk Assessment, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Audit Standards, Best Practices, Team Leadership

14. Success Indicators for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Develop and drive the organizational design of the internal audit function and department.
  • Provide overall direction and leadership of the internal audit function and ensure all aspects of the internal audit function operate at the highest levels.
  • Deliver effective and clear audit reports.
  • Ensure that audit issues are well defined, root causes are identified, and recommendations for improved internal controls and processes are communicated appropriately.
  • Provide leadership for the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
  • Provide clear and concise oral and written communications detailing the audit programs, objectives, and findings to senior management, external auditors, audited subjects, and regulatory authorities.
  • Prepare internal audit updates for the Audit Committee and present to the Committee at quarterly meetings.
  • Coordinate internal audit efforts with the Company's external auditors to ensure the most cost-effective audit coverage.
  • Manage the enterprise risk management (ERM) program and ensure top risks are assessed and mitigated.
  • Ensure the internal audit function (a key element of the enterprise risk management function) interfaces with other risk and oversight functions.
  • Ensure optimal coverage of the Company's key business risks.
  • Maintain an independent yet supportive in-house assurance capability that provides comfort to the Company's management and Audit Committee as to the Company's overall control environment.


Skills: Audit Leadership, Organizational Design, Audit Reporting, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Executive Communication, Risk Management, Assurance Oversight

15. Operational Strategy for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Assist in the identification and evaluation of the Firm’s risk areas.
  • Develop a risk-based annual Internal Audit Plan based on the audit cycle schedule, new company initiatives and requests made by senior management.
  • Assess the Firm’s financial, operational and IT procedures.
  • Determine the reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations, the safeguarding of assets, and the economical and efficient use of resources as scheduled on the Internal Audit Plan.
  • Lead the management and implementation of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance plan and ongoing monitoring and testing of controls.
  • Ensure accurate work papers have been prepared and reviewed and sufficient evidence is retained to properly document and support audit findings.
  • Drive the reporting process and communication of results to the Audit Committee, senior management and manage a program to track all issues to resolution.
  • Assist in the implementation of corporate governance practices for the Firm.
  • Drive the coordination of the Internal Audit department's work with the Firm's independent auditors and other external parties.
  • Continuous knowledge development regarding the sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.


Skills: Risk Evaluation, Audit Planning, Process Assessment, Compliance Testing, SOX Management, Audit Reporting, Corporate Governance, Continuous Improvement

What Are the Qualifications and Requirements for Director of Internal Audit in a Cover Letter?

1. Knowledge And Abilities for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Experience in areas of internal audit, including audit management, a Big 4 audit firm, or equivalent audit experience.
  • Experience in a Manufacturing environment.
  • Developed expertise and extensive experience with leading and performing Finance and Operations Audits, including communicating audit issues and process improvements to executives.
  • A solid knowledge of technical accounting, controls and business practices, with the ability to scope, plan and execute audit programs and reviews with minimum direction.
  • Basic understanding of IT general controls and IT audit.
  • Advanced understanding of the Commission of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) and fraud concepts.
  • Excellent analytical skills and an ability to assess risk, analyze the business and operating impact.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and non-verbal.
  • Ability to lead and develop future leaders.
  • Knowledge of SAP.
  • Demonstrated success managing concurrent projects independently and leading successful teams.


Qualifications: BS in Accounting with 8 years of experience

2. Experience and Requirements for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Experience with a risk-based audit approach.
  • Knowledge of COSO, COBIT, or other internal control frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to have a positive interaction with management and work across departmental lines at various levels.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in an organized fashion with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex or multi-functional projects.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in the transportation or a customer-facing industry.
  • Ability to effectively interact with regulatory or oversight agencies.
  • Familiarity with risk management and control best practices.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.


Qualifications: BA in Finance with 7 years of experience

3. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Audit management experience in internal plus external audit gained from sizeable audit firms, SOX404, or internal controls experience.
  • FMCG or other fast-paced industry, working with Global teams/MNC experience.
  • Strong business acumen with an analytical mindset and broad knowledge.
  • Ability to think strategically with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Independent, initiative and mature with team management experience.
  • Knowledge of various IT platforms and data analytics tools (e.g, Python, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, SAP).
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively when travel restrictions are lifted.
  • Proficient in both Mandarin and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
  • Demonstrated record of effective leadership, initiative, and management in a large and diverse financial/compliance audit environment.
  • Knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques, and practices of modern accounting and/or auditing.
  • Demonstrated commitment to service excellence.
  • Exceptional ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and have proven success in strong interpersonal, supervisory, organizational, and negotiating skills.


Qualifications: BS in Business Administration with 10 years of experience

4. Requirements and Experience for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Experience within a multinational company or a BIG 4 accounting firm.
  • Proficiency in accounting principles and techniques.
  • Experience with SAP and CPG.
  • Extremely systems savvy with exceptional analytical and Excel skills
  • Leadership and senior management experience.
  • Experience with leading off-site teams and third parties.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners.
  • Broad audit experience, including financial, operational, business process, IT, and inventory audits.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, PCAOB, SOX 404, and internal controls (COSO).
  • Experience in managing SOX compliance program and operational audits.
  • Highly effective communicator with an ability to distill analytical insights into clear and concise messaging across organizational levels.


Qualifications: BA in Economics with 9 years of experience

5. Education and Experience for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Demonstrated experience with managing global, internal audit responsibilities.
  • Expert knowledge/experience in Sarbanes-Oxley.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across multiple business groups from an operational and administrative perspective.
  • Solid ability to coordinate outsourcing efforts.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and utilize expertise across the organization.
  • Excellent leadership and management abilities with supervisory experience over multiple projects and professional staff.
  • Experience in using outsourced resources.
  • Experience with Board-level committees and/or issues.
  • Demonstrated leadership of audit staff.
  • Systems implementation and working with SAP.
  • Audit experience with a Big 4 firm of a global accounting firm.


Qualifications: BS in Information Systems with 8 years of experience

6. Professional Background for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Possess a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multiple-deliverables, team-oriented environment.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to influence peers, subordinates, and superiors.
  • Strong leadership and development skills.
  • Experience with Big 4, internal audit, or audit-related field.
  • Including significant supervisory experience.
  • Experience managing a team of direct reports and 3rd party contractors.
  • Experience evaluating controls and control gaps associated with complex business processes.
  • Proven experience with building, leading and managing high-performance teams.
  • Experience working with DCAA and DCMA management and the government contracting environment.
  • Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate with audiences with a broad range of experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP and Oracle), HFM consolidation, Workday and application controls.


Qualifications: BA in Risk Management with 9 years of experience

7. Education and Qualifications for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Substantial experience with overtime revenue recognition under ASC 606.
  • Proven experience in attracting and developing strong teams.
  • Leadership experience, preferably in an international, multi-site and multi-cultural business environment.
  • Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources to arrive at optimal solutions to problems.
  • Ability to convey a strong sense of urgency and drive resolution of issues to closure.
  • Experience with supply chain, forecasting, and demand planning.
  • Willingness to raise standards each year to drive organizational excellence.
  • Ability to make sound and timely judgments in an ambiguous environment.
  • Track record of improving team performance.
  • Lead/drive change, and influence/mentor others.
  • Experience in managing multiple projects.


Qualifications: BS in Statistics with 8 years of experience

8. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Experience including SEC reporting/public accounting/internal audit experience.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP.
  • Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
  • Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements.
  • Auditing knowledge, including financial, operational, and compliance audits.
  • Understanding of internal controls and processes such as Entity Level, Expenditures, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Revenue, Segregation of Duties, etc.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Focused continuous improvement on work, self and department to provide value-added results.
  • Ability to educate others, including management, on internal control issues.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with effective organizational skills.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and particularly Excel.
  • Must have a CPA or CIA
  • Experience in a SOX environment.
  • Experience in a multi-unit retail environment.


Qualifications: BA in Management with 9 years of experience

9. Accomplishments for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • Fluency in English.
  • Good working knowledge of French.
  • Knowledge (level B) of an official UN language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian), and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of working with the International Professional Practices Framework promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
  • Relevant work experience in an international environment, either in the public or private sector.
  • In-depth and proven knowledge of international auditing and accounting standards, as well as corporate governance, risk management and internal control practices, techniques and principles, including evolving best practice, in particular in IT and data analytics.
  • Extensive knowledge of inter-governmental governing processes.
  • Strong knowledge of UN system policies, regulations, rules, processes, and procedures.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and diplomatic skills.
  • Outstanding strategic planning and action management skills.
  • Excellent management and technical leadership skills.
  • Strong sense of impartiality and objectivity.
  • Ability to work in harmony with multiple cultures and stakeholders (e.,g. government officials, internal audit heads of other UN agencies, NGOs, and bilateral agencies).


Qualifications: BS in Forensic Accounting with 10 years of experience

10. Key Qualifications for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Experience with Big Four or internal audit.
  • Functional or auditing experience in one or more of the following: finance and accounting, IT auditing, operations, enterprise engineering, real estate, and global security.
  • Experience in project management practices, tooling, and managing projects through the SOX lifecycle.
  • Experience operating in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments, preferably related to technology, media/entertainment, or advertising.
  • Experience working with business partners and third-party service providers.
  • Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization experience.
  • Experience managing high-performing teams.
  • Commitment and track record for developing and coaching people.
  • Ability to effectively deal with a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
  • Must be able to act decisively with limited facts available.
  • Knowledge and experience with the International standards for the practice of internal auditing.
  • Experience holding people and organizations accountable for due dates and attention to detail.
  • Active relevant auditing credentials (CPA, CIA, etc.).
  • Knowledge of data analytics and information technology concepts.


Qualifications: BA in Corporate Governance with 9 years of experience

11. Training and Certifications for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Must have a CPA or CIA certification.
  • Relevant experience in public accounting or advisory.
  • Must have supervisory experience.
  • Experience with Internal Audit, either in industry or public accounting.
  • Strong understanding and working knowledge of US GAAP.
  • Advanced experience using MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Workday ERP and Power BI experience.
  • Must have experience with SOX.


Qualifications: BS in Accounting with 5 years of Experience

12. Technical Expertise for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Relevant work experience in auditing, accounting, internal controls, or related business functions.
  • Experience managing direct reports.
  • Detailed understanding of accounting/finance internal controls design and execution.
  • Experience with or exposure to auditing internal controls, through public accounting, internal audit, or other work experience.
  • Experience designing a system of internal controls.
  • Professional certification, including CPA, CIA, CMA, etc.
  • Experience within lean or process improvements.
  • Experience Big 4 Accounting firm or a large public company internal audit.


Qualifications: BS in Finance with 6 years of Experience

13. Product and Service Knowledge for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Experience in auditing, finance, accounting, risk, or compliance.
  • Experience in a management capacity.
  • Experience managing, mentoring, and developing professional staff.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and work effectively with others.
  • Ability to effectively lead and strengthen teams.
  • Ability to motivate and mentor staff in a positive and respectful manner.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across all departments to achieve System-wide objectives.
  • Proven record of taking initiative/a self-starter.
  • Strategic thinker committed to proactive identification of solutions and improvements.


Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 9 years of Experience

14. Requirements and Experience for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate with and present information to a wide variety of audiences, including the Audit Committee and Retirement Board.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
  • Possess discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
  • Knowledge and understanding of internal auditing principles and practices (IPPF).
  • Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices (GASB).
  • Knowledge and understanding of information security principles and practices (NIST).
  • Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations.


Qualifications: BS in Risk Management with 8 years of Experience

15. Abilities and Experience for Director of Internal Audit Cover Letter

  • Experience in public accounting in the technology (or interactive media) industry.
  • Advanced knowledge of public company internal control requirements.
  • Advanced understanding of financial and business processes and the risks surrounding those processes.
  • Strong understanding of IT risks and controls and their overall impact on financial control environments.
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to form, lead, and work with high-performing teams.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Solid analytical, technical, and project management skills.
  • Hands-on, flexible, and able to function in a fast-paced environment.


Qualifications: BS in Data Analytics with 7 years of Experience