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