Internal auditor job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume
Applying for internal auditor at a company or firm? 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 transactions to check they were accurate and complete
Tested internal controls in purchasing, payroll, inventory and cash handling
Prepared audit work papers using Excel and documented evidence for each finding
Interviewed department staff to understand how processes work in practice
Identified control gaps and risks, then recommended practical fixes to management
Wrote audit reports with clear findings, causes and recommended actions
Followed up with departments to confirm agreed corrective actions were completed
Helped plan the yearly audit schedule based on risk areas and company policy
A resume objective you can adapt
Accounting graduate looking for an internal auditor role, ready to test controls, document findings carefully and help the company spot risks early.
Skills employers ask for
Attention to detail when checking records
Excel and basic data analysis
Clear report writing in English
Asking questions and listening to staff
Staying objective and keeping information confidential
What the interview asks
Why do you want to work in internal audit? Say you like checking how things work and helping a company fix problems before they grow.
What would you do if you found a mistake made by a senior manager? Say you would check the facts, document the evidence and report it through the proper channel.
How do you keep track of many tasks and deadlines? Describe a real system, like a checklist or a work plan, and give one example.
How would you explain a finding to a staff member who disagrees? Stay calm, show the evidence and focus on the process, not the person.
Most posts ask for a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related course.
Many employers also prefer some audit or accounting experience, and some hire fresh graduates as junior auditors.
Prepare your resume, a valid ID, NBI clearance and your SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN numbers.
Apply on company career pages or job sites, then expect an interview and sometimes a written or Excel test.
What the work is like
Most of your day is at a desk, reviewing records, writing reports and meeting department staff. The hard part is telling people their process has problems and staying calm when they push back.
Questions
Do I need experience to become an internal auditor?
Not always. Some companies hire fresh accounting graduates as junior auditors and train them on the job.
What should I study to become an internal auditor?
Most employers look for accounting, finance or a similar business course. Learn Excel well, because you'll use it daily.
Can internal auditors work from home?
Some tasks can be done remotely, like reviewing records and writing reports. Many companies still want you on site for interviews and walkthroughs.
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