Auditor
Internal and external auditors check organisations' financial records and procedures to make sure they are accurate and efficient.
Day-to-day Tasks
- examine company accounts
- identify any risks to the business
- assess the company's financial reporting systems
- interview staff to gather evidence
- observe business processes
- analyse financial data
- make recommendations for improvements
Skills and Knowledge
- knowledge of economics and accounting
- maths knowledge
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- analytical thinking skills
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- business management skills
- customer service skills
- excellent written communication skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Industry Qualifications
To be an external auditor, you'll need to be a qualified accountant and a member of one of the following professional bodies:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- The Association of International Accountants (AIA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
You'll need to be a member of the The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy to carry out audits in the public sector. If you're qualified as an accountant with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), you can carry out internal audits.