Auditor job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume
Applying for auditor at an accounting firm or a company finance team? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.
Duties to write on your resume
Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.
Reviewed financial records and statements to check they were accurate and complete
Tested samples of invoices, receipts and bank entries against supporting documents
Reconciled ledgers and bank statements and flagged differences for follow-up
Prepared audit working papers and kept clear records of every test done
Checked that company policies and internal controls were being followed
Used Excel to analyze data, build schedules and spot unusual transactions
Interviewed finance staff to understand how transactions were recorded and approved
Wrote audit findings and recommendations and presented them to the team lead
A resume objective you can adapt
Accountancy graduate looking for an auditor job, ready to apply strong Excel skills and attention to detail to help your team check records accurately and finish work on time.
Skills employers ask for
Careful attention to detail
Excel and basic accounting software
Understanding of accounting and audit basics
Clear writing and reporting
Asking good questions and staying objective
What the interview asks
Why do you want to work in audit? Talk about liking accuracy and learning how a business really runs.
What would you do if you found a mistake in a record? Say you would check it twice, document it and report it to your lead.
How do you handle tight deadlines and long hours? Give a real example from school or work and how you planned your time.
What would you do if a client was slow to give documents? Say you would follow up politely, explain why you need them and tell your team lead.
Most posts ask for a bachelor's degree in accounting, accountancy or a related course.
Prepare your resume, a valid ID, NBI clearance and your government numbers like SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN.
Apply online or through the company's career page, or send your resume to the finance or HR team.
Expect a skills or Excel test, then an interview with the audit lead or manager.
What the work is like
Most of the work is at a desk, going through records and documents on a computer. Busy season brings tight deadlines and long hours, and the hard part is staying careful when the pile is big.
Questions
Do I need experience to apply as an auditor?
Not always. Many firms hire fresh graduates as junior or associate auditors and train them on the job.
What should I study to become an auditor?
Most employers look for accountancy or a related business course, such as accounting or finance.
Is auditor work done in an office or from home?
Both. Some work is done at the client's office, and some firms let you do part of it from home.
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