INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Oct 14, 2025 - The Internal Audit Manager has experience in both external and internal audit, with strong knowledge of accounting standards, auditing principles, and internal control frameworks. This role requires a certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA, the ability to work independently or in small teams, and sound audit judgment across diverse projects, including the use of data analytics and automation. The Imanager also possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management skills, high accuracy, knowledge of SAP systems, and the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels while meeting deadlines.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Internal Audit Manager Resume
  • Risk Assessment
  • Audit Planning
  • Control Evaluation
  • SOX Compliance
  • Audit Execution
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Control Testing
  • Audit Reporting
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Report Writing
  • Time Management

Summary of Internal Audit Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Accounting with 8 years of Experience

  • Experience with auditing, risk management, compliance, program management, or quality management systems.
  • Able to perform assessments and audits, design controls, manage enterprise control frameworks, and prioritize risk.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively drive collaboration.
  • Ability to motivate, influence, and manage diverse teams.
  • Track record of successful program management for large, cross-functional projects, including rolling out both process and technology-based improvements.
  • Comfortable working as an individual contributor with other resources to drive change.
  • Exceptional organizational and project-management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize, summarize and communicate important data.
  • Big 4 accounting or consulting firm experience.
  • Experience with process improvement, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.

2. BA in Finance with 10 years of Experience

  • Deep expertise and understanding of Investment Banking as it applies to internal audit.
  • Strong regulatory knowledge, understanding of business lines and risk management skills.
  • Ability to navigate through ambiguity and accept ownership and accountability of the process and deliver on commitments.
  • Ability to understand and communicate highly complex issues to different audiences.
  • Ability to professionally and competently represent the internal audit department.
  • Strong business, analytical, and problem-solving skills and financial acumen.
  • Sound judgment and ability to make decisions.
  • Pro-active, high energy and strong interpersonal skills with a team-focused attitude, demonstrating the ability to collaborate and compromise while building effective relationships.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
  • Time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deal with change with a positive attitude.
  • Technology and computer skills, with the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

3. BS in Business Administration with 8 years of Experience

  • Deep understanding of core business processes, associated risks and leading practice controls.
  • Able to test strategies to assess the design and effectiveness of controls using data analytics.
  • Able to team, including mentoring and coaching staff.
  • Able to develop propositions and sales collateral that are current and relevant to clients.
  • Able to manage project management, including financial management requirements, quality and risk management.
  • Ability to engage with and manage multiple stakeholder communities and cross-functional projects.
  • Able to demonstrate business acumen-compile information quickly and accurately, testing data and assumptions.
  • Must have financial process and accounting knowledge.
  • Able to process mapping, walkthroughs and risk analysis (strategic, financial, operational, and compliance).
  • Able to control identification and design assessment.
  • Self-awareness when dealing with others, able to adapt own approach to differences in individual style and backgrounds, recognizing the risk of unconscious biases.

4. BA in Economics with 6 years of Experience

  • Proven track record in Internal Audit, advising and influencing business stakeholders on the design, implementation and effective application of controls.
  • Able to provide independent assurance to challenge the ‘status quo'.
  • Proven experience across business cycles and processes (experience in business cycles, such as order to cash, purchase to pay, HR processes (e.g., Joiners, movers, leavers), customer service operations, expenses, commissions, revenue assurance, procurement and project management).
  • Proven knowledge of the end-to-end audit cycle.
  • Solid experience in writing polished and punchy audit reports.
  • Highly organized and structured in their work approach.
  • Must have demonstrable analytical and data-related skills, linking into smart auditing and providing unique data-driven insights back to the business.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.

5. BS in Management Information Systems with 5 years of Experience

  • Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively with management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Strong analytical, deductive, and problem-solving skills.
  • Practical knowledge of the healthcare, retail and pharmacy management industries.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Ability to train and mentor staff.
  • Understanding of abstract concepts and applying them on a risk basis.
  • Proficient with MS Office applications.

6. BA in Risk Management with 6 years of Experience

  • Understanding of business processes and relevant risks to develop and implement process improvements.
  • Able to develop risk management plans by applying the internal control framework to address identified risks.
  • Able to leverage internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs.
  • Able to leverage audit standards and perform audits to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Able to summarize procedures and findings to communicate audit results to stakeholders, holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Able to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Able to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Able to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Able to make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • Able to actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
  • Able to actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
  • Able to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
  • Able to establish and maintain the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a "project").
  • Must have progress toward Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, or similar certification.
  • Accounting Firm, Manufacturing industry experience, fluent in spoken and written English.

7. BS in Statistics with 7 years of Experience

  • Operations and financial audit experience.
  • Strong leadership skills, including experience in leading and executing audits.
  • Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to present to senior management.
  • Prior experience writing audit programs and reports and building process flows.
  • Comprehensive technical understanding and knowledge of internal audit.
  • Strong project management skills and/or track record of leading audit projects and teams.
  • Proven track record of relationship development and management with business unit leadership.
  • Problem-solving skills that demonstrate logical and analytical thought processes.
  • MS PowerPoint and Excel, intermediate-level skillset.
  • Exposure in audit/business process analysis/risk management as they relate to the Distribution or Healthcare Industry.
  • Ability to synthesize and communicate complex audit topics to both business stakeholders and Internal Audit team members.
  • Experience using data analytics tools to determine areas of risk and support identified issues.

8. BA in Public Administration with 6 years of Experience

  • Internal Audit or External Audit experience.
  • Experience in the insurance industry in the Irish market.
  • Knowledge of Solvency II and other relevant regulatory requirements and expectations for the insurance industry.
  • Must have Big 4 experience.
  • Experience in dealing with client management.
  • Strong networking and client relationship skills.
  • Must have ACA, ACCA, CIIA, or other accounting or relevant qualification.
  • Able to motivated self-starter with the ambition to continue progressing in a successful career.

9. BS in Computer Science with 8 years of Experience

  • Able to demonstrate business acumen and insight to be an effective business advisor to clients.
  • Experience managing and leading teams effectively.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.
  • Experience in presenting to Senior Management teams.
  • Knowledge of financial services industry technical concepts and relevant industry standards, e.g., Internal Audit methodologies, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), SOC1 reporting, including ISAE3402 or SSAE18.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as Investor Money and Client Assets regulations.
  • Experience in controls assurance services in the investment management industry.

10. BA in International Business with 5 years of Experience

  • Able to use a range of approaches to collect relevant and readily available information to assess risk, resolve issues, or carry out tasks.
  • Strong knowledge of the financial industry and asset management in particular (incl. the underlying regulations).
  • Strong understanding of the Audit methodology.
  • Strong technical expertise in specific areas of the value chain.
  • Able to work with DWS leadership locally.
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Must have fluency in English.
  • Able to work in a cooperative manner with subject matter experts and other teams globally.

11. BS in Accounting with 9 years of Experience

  • Work experience in external or internal audit in multi-national corporations.
  • Able to work with internal control frameworks and risk management.
  • Understanding of the telecommunications industry, or other infrastructure, or FMCG business models.
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-pressure environment.
  • Understanding of financial, process and IT controls.
  • Understanding risk management frameworks, e.g., COBIT, COSO, ISO, ITIL.
  • Understanding of data privacy law and regulations, e.g., KVKK, GDPR.
  • Strong analytical, process, business improvement, risk management, and systems skills.
  • Certification in the related domain (e.g, CIA, CISA).
  • Communication skills, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills allow interactions with business partners.
  • Able to results-oriented leader who can manage, influence, and drive strategic solution development across diverse teams.
  • Knowledge of Teammate and ACL.
  • Strong supervisory skills in reviewing, coaching, and delegation.

12. BA in Finance with 7 years of Experience

  • Strong preference for prior experience in public accounting and private industry, including engagement supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in IIA Standards, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.
  • Must have a designation, such as a CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant audit-related certification.
  • Must have Big 4 experience, specifically with US public client exposure.
  • Able to strategic thinker with solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with Excel, Access, Tableau, or other tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct research using various sources, including FASB, IIA, AICPA, etc., and effectively communicate results in the form of a discussion, presentation, or technical memorandum.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent and diversified tasks, and manage projects with tight deadlines.

13. BS in Business Administration with 8 years of Experience

  • Experience in the fields of external/internal audit, risk assurance, and/or fraud examination.
  • Experience working with or in financial reporting processes (accounting, tax, FP&A, treasury, etc.).
  • Must have a Public Accounting or Professional Service firm background.
  • Familiarity with global financial regulations (tax, financial reporting, disclosure requirements, etc.).
  • Must have one or more relevant professional certifications (CPA, CFE, CIA, etc.).
  • Adept with the IIA’s professional practices framework/standards, as well as COSO’s integrated framework.
  • Strong understanding of fundamental business processes, risks, IT general controls, and accounting requirements.
  • Experience with data analytics (Business Objects, Hyperion, etc.) and computer-assisted audit tools (ACL, IDEA, etc.).
  • Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Outlook.
  • Excellent written and verbal English skills.
  • Able to work cross-functionally and across regions/geographies, to build strong interpersonal relationships across the organization.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with prioritization.
  • Highly detail-oriented, with a strong propensity for high-quality work product.
  • Able to motivated self-starter who works well individually and in teams.

14. BA in Economics with 9 years of Experience

  • Must have CISA, CIA, or CPA certification.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  • Solid analytical, problem-solving, organization, and project management skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of auditing standards, technology/security-focused regulations, IT general controls and application controls.
  • Solid understanding of operating systems, cloud computing, security, applications and databases (UNIX, Active Directory, Oracle, AWS).
  • Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley IT General Controls requirements and standards.
  • IT audit management experience.
  • Must have Big 4 industry experience.
  • SOX IT General Controls testing experience.
  • Oracle application and database experience.
  • Must have retail experience.

15. BS in Information Systems with 7 years of Experience

  • Must have a CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification.
  • Experience in a global organization, preferably within an internal audit function.
  • Knowledge of internal controls, internal controls framework and risk standards (e.g., COSO, ISO, NIST, etc.), Sarbanes-Oxley Act, financial audit, GAAP and financial systems and related technology.
  • Able to raise awareness of regulations pertaining to the financial services industry.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Able to innovate, result-oriented.
  • Able to demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, persuasion, team management, project management and critical thinking skills.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Japanese.

16. BA in Management with 6 years of Experience

  • Must have ACCA/HKICPA/Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent.
  • Relevant experience with an audit or a large commercial firm.
  • Experience in a listed company background and SOX implementation.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese.
  • Good team player with good interpersonal and communication skills and required to coordinate with various stakeholders.
  • Analytical and with good organizing capabilities and attention to detail.
  • Ability and willingness to meet business-critical deadlines.

17. BS in Data Analytics with 8 years of Experience

  • Experience in a combination of IT Internal Audit, IT Risk Management, IT Compliance, IT Security, or IT Assurance and Advisory Services.
  • Proven success working independently and in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects.
  • Must have CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA, CPA, or other relevant certifications.
  • Expertise in technology, security, privacy and/or cloud technology.
  • Familiarity with COSO, COBIT, ISO, and ITIL frameworks.
  • Demonstrated capability with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
  • Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, presentation and report writing skills.
  • Analytics experience with ACL, Tableau, SQL, and  Python.
  • Experience in the consumer products, retail, and/or manufacturing industries.
  • Knowledge of application, cloud, and network security and secure development life cycle.

18. BA in Risk Management with 9 years of Experience

  • Post CPA qualification audit experience, including experience with manufacturing/processing companies.
  • Experience managing and supervising audit projects.
  • Experience leading, mentoring and developing others.
  • Good knowledge of IFRS, audit methodologies, control frameworks and risk management techniques.
  • Experience assisting and collaborating with IT Auditors regarding IT general controls and application controls.
  • Exposure to data analytics enabled audit, Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs), such as IDEA or other relevant data tools (Power BI, MicroStrategy).
  • Able to dynamic leader who can work collaboratively, communicate effectively in both oral and written form and build relationships across teams and functions in a fast-changing environment.
  • Must have strong interpersonal, analytical skills, a high level of objectivity and integrity.
  • Ability to identify underlying business issues, control concerns, challenges, or risks in complex situations.
  • Able to think, able to identify opportunities and anticipate challenges.
  • Able to be culturally aware and sensitive as a result of working on multi-national projects.
  • Able to utilize sound judgment and sensitivity in presenting issues and provide leadership and direction in determining appropriate courses of action.
  • Able to believe strongly that success is achieved through the efforts of the team rather than the individual.
  • Must possess an adaptable and flexible style.
  • Able to keep cool under duress and adapt to change.

19. BS in Computer Science with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in the profession of Auditing obtained through a blend of public accounting and/or industry experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or MBA.
  • Must have knowledge of SAP.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing practices.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Solid business judgment and excellent analytical abilities.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

20. BA in Public Administration with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in auditing and/or finance roles, a public accounting firm, or a large public company.
  • Must have CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, or CFSA certification.
  • Able to pay attention to detail.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
  • Able to effectively communicate (both verbally and in writing).
  • Solid decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 200.
  • Able to project scoping, process documentation, control testing, and gap analysis.
  • Able to manage remediation management.
  • Able to perform COSO component documentation and testing.
  • Ability to identify and assess a changing array of risks.
  • Experience or interest in analyzing data.

21. BS in Accounting with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in public accounting.
  • Experience supervising/leading a team.
  • Knowledge in general accounting and finance concepts, with knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
  • Working knowledge of process analysis tools and techniques, computer-assisted audit techniques, and data analysis.
  • Interviewing, documentation, and presentation skills.
  • Must have PC skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Previous experience supervising/managing employees.
  • Must have a CPA, CIA, and/or CISA designation.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.

22. BA in Public Administration with 7 years of Experience

  • Relevant work experience and part of that should be gained from an internal audit and from an international organization.
  • Experience from an external audit.
  • Strong understanding of business processes, controls, COSO and/or other relevant frameworks, regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability and willingness to utilize and develop new technologies, tools and working processes.
  • Must have the highest level of integrity and ethics.
  • Good IT and data analytics skills.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Finnish and good working knowledge of Swedish.
  • Experience in training and coaching organizations at all levels.

23. BA in Finance with 8 years of Experience

  • Experience in a major bank or leading audit firm.
  • Professional Audit qualifications such as CIA/CMA/CPA/CA/ACCA/CISA.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Adequate legal and documentation background.
  • Adequate knowledge of various banking products and services and the related operations.
  • Knowledge of Basel Committee best practices pertaining to banking operations.
  • Proficient in risk concepts, banking operations/systems and pertinent regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of applicable International Accounting and Auditing Standards and related pronouncements.

24. BS in Business Administration with 6 years of Experience

  • Professional certification(ACCA, ICAS, ICAAEW, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, etc.).
  • Relevant audit experience in public accounting or internal audit.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, COSO and internal auditing standards.
  • Experience in applying broad business knowledge and practical experience to manage and control risk.
  • Able to execute the audit activities with minimal guidance, paying close attention to detail without losing sight of the ‘big picture’.
  • Able to collaborate with colleagues and peers across the organization.
  • Able to meet deadlines across multiple projects.
  • Able to deliver high-quality audit reports (clear, concise, and insightful).
  • Proactive and collaborative problem-solver, including the ability to handle competing priorities.
  • Good task management and organizational skills.

25. BA in Economics with 5 years of Experience

  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment with an attention to detail.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), including the ability to discuss technical concepts with all stakeholders, in a simple but effective manner.
  • Demonstrated a positive, can-do attitude and out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Solid analytical skills and ability to conduct complex data analysis, which may require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
  • Willingness to assume accountability and responsibility.
  • Ability to operate with different cultures on an international level in a dynamic working environment.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of tools (e.g., Excel, Outlook).
  • Working knowledge of Sage and data mining tools (e.g, Idea or Alteryx).
  • Strong affinity with IT and technology.
  • Able to contribute to the continuing development and improvement of the Internal Audit function.

26. BS in Information Technology with 6 years of Experience

  • Must have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) frameworks, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Independent work planning, project management, and time management skills.
  • Strong ability to prioritize and organize effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
  • Strong ability to innovate, lead new ideas/changes and work under pressure.
  • Strong ability to interact with various cultures and work with an international team.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Visio, etc.).

27. BS in Data Analytics with 8 years of Experience

  • Relevant audit experience/an understanding of auditing techniques and the IIA standards.
  • Experience to include public accounting and/or internal auditing.
  • Relevant supervisory experience, preferably in a matrixed environment.
  • Must have a CPA designation.
  • Fluent in English (reading, writing and speech).
  • Ability to be innovative, focused and prepared to take audit services to a new level.
  • Strong functional skills with the right blend of business savvy.
  • Experience working in a team environment, evaluating policies and internal controls in an environment using emerging technologies.
  • Experience in implementing best practices.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, and the ability to think strategically.
  • Superb time management and organization skills.
  • Professional certifications (CIA, CISA, CISSP, CFE, CMA), and/or MBA.

28. BA in Management with 6 years of Experience

  • Recognized Internal Audit or Accountancy qualification.
  • Experience within a professional internal audit department.
  • Aptitude for operating and interrogating finance and non-finance processes.
  • Knowledge and experience of auditing and experience of systems/controls testing.
  • Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and present concisely (both verbally and in writing).
  • Able to pay attention to detail, organized with a commitment to quality.
  • Able to drive, resilient and able to thrive in a pressured environment.
  • Willingness to take on additional responsibility and opportunities as part of a commitment to personal development.
  • Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage interruptions, change priorities and perform tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Must have a high level of communication, conflict management and relationship management skills.

29. BA in Risk Management with 8 years of Experience

  • Experience in performing regulatory and compliance/financial/operational audits.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Supervisory experience (for Audit Manager level) leading small to medium-sized teams of auditors.
  • Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management and/or consulting experience (preferably Big-4).
  • Able to hold meetings with management independently or drive the conversation to obtain audit results.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills for an audit manager level.
  • Familiarity with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to follow directions and receive constructive feedback on work products submitted for review.
  • Knowledge of key regulations such as AML, SMCR, GDPR, and MiFID II.
  • Able to keep up to date with industry developments, legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical and investigation skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must have one or more certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS).
  • Experience working in audit, compliance and/or risk management functions.

30. BS in Computer Science with 9 years of Experience

  • Professional qualification (e.g., ACA, CPA, ACCA, IIA).
  • Strong audit delivery skills (planning, execution and reporting).
  • Able to have exposure to financial statement audits, business process controls evaluation (e.g., Sox/J-Sox), advisory projects, risk management, and investigations.
  • Ability to coach, mentor and develop junior staff (technically).
  • Proven experience in building strong relationships at the senior management level.
  • Understanding of cultural differences.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, highly developed analytical and probing skills.
  • Excellent report writing ability.
  • Must have an impeccable level of integrity.
  • Able to accountable, positive attitude, highly motivated team player, ability to work independently.
  • Track record of business development.
  • Experience of working in a Japanese business setting.
  • Must have fluency in English, a second European language.
  • Must have SAP system experience.

31. BA in Public Administration with 7 years of Experience

  • Professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, or CFE.
  • Demonstrated experience, skills and knowledge with IIA Professional Practices and Standards.
  • Experience in a senior internal audit role.
  • Experience with similar internal audit roles in large organizations or with Big 4 audit firms.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and business process best practices.
  • Able to firm grasp of technical accounting and SOX methodologies (controls design, risk assessment, testing strategies, etc.).
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
  • Able to maintain a knowledge base of audit industry practices and to ensure best practices are always considered.

32. BS in Computer Science with 6 years of Experience

  • Familiar with audit methodologies, audit objectives and audit procedures, etc.
  • Familiar with risk management and experienced in working in an environment that is data-intensive and with integrated systems.
  • Experience with managing audits on information technology, systems and infrastructure.
  • Must have an enquiring mind, resourceful and creative, strong analytical skills, good writing and communication skills.
  • Able to perform the roles of a team leader and motivator.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, tactful, good listening skills.
  • Able to coach/counsel others with regard to specific work problems, logical and practical in prioritizing/assigning/setting deadlines for tasks.
  • Able to be impartial and objective in the supervision of others and in the review of work and have good negotiation and supervisory skills.

33. BA in Risk Management with 7 years of Experience

  • Previous experience in conducting audits, with a thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including planning techniques, testing and sampling methods.
  • Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts, with an enquiring and questioning approach to audit work.
  • Can deliver reports orally and in writing in an objective and persuasive manner, demonstrating initiative and resilience.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and acts in an independent manner.
  • Professional manner with the ability to influence others, including senior management.
  • Self-starter who manages their own time and workload and brings ideas to add value to the function.
  • Ambitious and capable of developing further within the department and ultimately the business.
  • Good at building relationships and can influence effectively, commanding respect across the business.
  • Experience in completing fraud investigations.
  • Knowledge of the construction industry and experience on a construction project.

34. BA in Management with 6 years of Experience

  • Must have audit experience.
  • Operational audit experience and prior experience in a public accounting or auditing firm, preferably in a similar industry.
  • Must have IT auditing experience.
  • ACCA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or related certifications.
  • Able to work autonomously, proactive, and result-oriented.
  • Able to show a high level of initiative and strong analytical skills.
  • Experience in training and supervising the work of junior auditors.
  • Able to team player and have excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong computing skills (knowledge of SAP).
  • Must be fluent in English, German and French.
  • Must have knowledge of Luxembourgish.

35. BS in Data Science with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience in external and internal audit.
  • Knowledge of current accounting, auditing principles, and internal control concepts.
  • Must have a CPA, CIA, CISA, or other auditing certification.
  • Ability to perform internal audits with minimal direct supervision and as a member of a small team.
  • Must exhibit mature audit judgment and have experience in a broad range of audit projects and situations.
  • Prior experience in utilizing analytics in the execution of audits, identifying and implementing automation.
  • Strong relationship building, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously and meet agreed timelines.
  • Desire to learn and expand one’s knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of SAP ERP, GRC, and other SAP Business Suite applications.
  • Must have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of company personnel.

36. BS in Information Systems with 9 years of Experience

  • Proven experience, including public accounting, risk management, internal audit and management/supervisory experience.
  • Solid understanding of the financial services industry.
  • Experience in auditing financial institutions across different risks.
  • Proficient in audit methodology and risk/controls assessments.
  • Executive presence and superior communications skills (both oral and written).
  • Must have CIA or CPA certification.
  • Experience in audit projects or controlling (experience in Big Four).
  • Good knowledge of English, German.
  • Good knowledge of finance, tax regulations, and management reporting.
  • Good communication skills and team management.

37. BA in Economics with 7 years of Experience

  • Must be a certified member of HKICPA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent qualification.
  • Progressive audit experience in MNCs with an external audit background in Big 4.
  • Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft programs.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability and willingness to meet business-critical deadlines.
  • Ability to build strong, trusting relationships across a wide group of stakeholders.
  • Able to work at a pace with a high standard of detail.
  • Comfortable with challenging individuals and asking the right questions.
  • Able to focus with aspirations to develop into a senior role quickly.

38. BS in Business Administration with 6 years of Experience

  • Must have relevant qualification (IIA, IRM, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CISA, CPA, or CFA).
  • Experience across one or more of infrastructure or cybersecurity, emerging technologies, payments, or within hyper-growth product environments.
  • Experience in an audit-related role within a regulated financial services environment or technology company.
  • Proficient in data analytics and interpreting data, with significant practical experience with SQL.
  • Practical understanding of the relevant regulatory environment within the UK.
  • Must have confidence to present published findings, along with suggested recommendations, to senior stakeholders.
  • Comfortable in challenging others, including effectively challenging Auditees in order to reach the right control outcomes.
  • Relevant audit experience within the financial services sector.
  • Experience in Big 4 with a portfolio of clients within financial services is encouraged to apply.
  • Knowledge of the insurance sector.
  • Strong risk mindset and ability to identify risk.
  • Must have strong presentation skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills.

39. BA in Finance with 8 years of Experience

  • Must have an Institute of Internal Auditors professional qualification or Qualified Accountant.
  • Experience in leading audit teams to successful outcomes.
  • People leadership skills, with a focus on personal development.
  • Able to deliver risk-based internal auditing within large and diverse organizations.
  • Able to influence and gain commitment from senior management to implement recommendations.
  • Able to construct integrated audit plans with other assurance providers.
  • Able to raise awareness of relevant UK and European regulations and legislation.
  • Must have experience in audit.
  • Experience in the manufacturing industry.
  • Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office software programs, especially Word and Excel.
  • Must have knowledge of SAP.
  • Knowledge of ACL or other continuous auditing software.

40. BS in Accounting with 7 years of Experience

  • Audit experience, including ‘Big’ 4.
  • Extensive audit experience in designing, implementing and executing financial controls assurance programs across key financial processes and financial cycles in a complex environment similar to Woolworths.
  • Able to manage conflict and demonstrate resilience in challenging situations.
  • External audit and financial accounting experience and a comprehensive understanding of internal controls over key financial processes.
  • Previous experience in managing and coaching teams, thrive on problem-solving and approach this utilizing different techniques.
  • Experience in audit at commercial companies or consulting firms, including expertise in J-SOX.
  • Must have IPO knowledge/experience.
  • Native/Fluent level of Japanese or Chinese, and Business, fluent level of English.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a proactive mindset.

41. BS in Computer Science with 8 years of Experience

  • Relevant experience, preferably with broad IT Audit experience in a sizable organization or consultancy firm.
  • Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM and CISSP).
  • Good understanding of the latest IT audit practices, emerging technologies, threats and associated risks (including cybersecurity, information security, IT infrastructure and network security controls, incident and crisis management and third-party risk).
  • Independent, detail-minded and self-motivated.
  • Strong analytical skills, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
  • Experience in professional internal audit, enterprise risk management and/or internal controls (second line) experience, including leading projects.
  • Knowledge of Data analytics and visualization software tools, especially Alteryx, Power BI, or Tableau.
  • Must have SAP knowledge.

42. BS in Data Science with 7 years of Experience

  • Must have a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to analyze, energetic, independent, self-disciplined and willing to learn.
  • Able to possess high Integrity, honesty.
  • Able to demonstrate passion in internal auditing.
  • Prior regional internal audit experience.
  • Internal audit experience with experience in leading a team.
  • Internal audit or analytical role, with an emphasis on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), AICPA, SOC and SEC/PCAOB regulations.
  • Extensive understanding and experience with controls frameworks (COSO 2013) to include design and operational execution of controls (both Business and Information Technology).
  • Risk management experience to include enterprise risk assessments, management of risk controls frameworks and fraud.

43. BA in Risk Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Previous experience within a similar role.
  • Team player with a proactive, positive attitude.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Able to organize and take a driven approach.
  • Able to systematic approach and have a good eye for detail.
  • Able to use initiative and manage multiple tasks.
  • Able to establish and maintain internal relationships at all levels.
  • Solid working experience in compliance or Big Four audit firms.
  • Good knowledge of SFC regulations, guidelines and market practices.
  • Able to be responsible, hardworking and well-organized.
  • Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including fluency in Mandarin.

44. BS in Information Technology with 8 years of Experience

  • Must have an Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA ACMA, etc.).
  • Must have Financial Services Experience.
  • Experience auditing one of the areas outlined above.
  • Good interpersonal and client handling skills.
  • Ability to take ownership of projects and audits.
  • Strong Stakeholder fragment skills.
  • Experience in supervising staff and managing client accounts.
  • Good interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills.
  • Good team player who is able to work independently.
  • Knowledge of internal auditing techniques and standards.
  • Knowledge of ITGC audit.

45. BS in Business Administration with 7 years of Experience

  • Progressive work experience in auditing.
  • Via a combination of Big 4 audit, national accounting firm experience, Fortune 500 company internal audit experience and managerial experience.
  • Willingness to rotate out of Internal Audit in a management role within the company.
  • Actively learns from experience.
  • Experience with data analytics on operational audits.
  • Six Sigma/project management experience.
  • Finance experience in non-audit roles (Commercial, Operations, FP&A).
  • Public Accounting and/or Audit experience.
  • Public Accounting or Audit/Business experience.
  • Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or MBA.

46. BA in Management with 6 years of Experience

  • Professional audit certification- ACCA/CPA/ICAEW or equivalent.
  • Working experience in the relevant field.
  • Experience in a reputable accounting firm.
  • Experience in audit, governance, risk, or in a banking environment.
  • Has at least a basic understanding of the financial market.
  • Has experience or a strong interest in data analytics, ability to code.
  • Relevant experience working in a sizable company, BIG 4 experience.
  • Must have an HKICPA qualification.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good team player, ability to multitask and prioritize different requests.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
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