• Evaluate financial documents for accuracy and compliance with the regulations.
• Identify the financial risk of the organization and offer recommendations to reduce risk.
• Identify accounting and financial record-keeping processes that can be improved.
• Present findings to upper management in the form of reports and presentations.
• Ensures a company complies with internal regulations and established control protocol.
• Examines documentation, including reports, statements, records, and memos to gather information.
• Reconciles documentation with actual inventory or assets to ascertain accuracy.
• Completes standard paperwork and questionnaires to confirm internal controls.
• Participates in meetings with individuals and departments to update auditees on findings and the audit process.
• Prepares reports and preserves documentation pertaining to audits for internal record.
• Presents summarised findings concerning audit results and trends for internal groups.
• Analyses audit results to determine methods for increasing profits and decreasing unnecessary costs.
• Makes recommendations for the best ways for a company to avoid fraud and reduce waste.
• Assesses best financial practices for an organisation and makes relevant, informed suggestions.
• Keeps up-to-date on audit procedures and regulations by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education seminars.
• Participates in industry organisations and develops a professional network.
• Develops a speciality in auditing a particular industry, such as health care or government.
• Works with a team to achieve company goals.