- Ensures a company or organisation 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