Salary guide
Internal Auditor
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
- Internal auditors help prevent fraud and errors
Other names this job is known by
- Compliance Auditor
- Risk Auditor
Key responsibilities
- Assess and improve internal controls and processes
- Conduct audits and risk assessments
- Prepare audit reports and recommendations
- Liaise with management and regulators
- Ensure compliance with laws and policies
- Train staff on audit procedures
- Monitor corrective actions
- Stay updated on audit standards
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in accounting, finance, or business
- Audit or accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Experience in audit roles
- Analytical and IT skills
- Communication and integrity
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Auditor
- Audit Manager
- Head of Internal Audit
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study accounting, finance, or business
- Obtain audit or accounting qualifications
- Gain experience in audit roles
- Progress to senior or management positions
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