Financial Auditor

Because external auditors go into companies as an outsider in order to point out issues and enact change, I realize that communication is a vital skill. Without honed communication skills, the auditor may not be able to articulate his or her thoughts or explain the issues found in a way that can be understood by the general public. It is also important that an external auditor is able to communicate in a friendly way to ensure there is no animosity.

Friendly attitude, team work, encouraging them since we are all of one team and towards one single goal.

I dont intend to make any improvements as yet. I wish to blend into the system and study how it functions. If there are any shortfalls that is where I will recommend for remedial action.

Number crunching allows one reach the right decisions through analysis and taking on the best options according to cost benefit analysis. Number crunching also allows one determine the right costs and also provides assurance that Value for money is being attained in terms cost and economy as well as efficiency and effectiveness. I like paying attention to details as it enables one take the best possible alternative given the various decision available.

If you really want the job you're applying for, plenty of reasons will spring to mind.

It could be that you're keen to get an inside look at the country's top companies by studying their accounts; that you'd like the opportunity to visit client sites and build long-term relationships with them; or that you're eager to study for a professional qualification while getting hands-on experience on the job.

Whatever it is that excites you about working in audit, make sure you show that you've done some research and understand what the job involves, and that you can explain why it appeals to you.

I will keep encouraging them in each and every aspect of their performance and give them motivation to enhance their performance by making them refer standards and inculcate positive attributes within them so that they gain confidence that the company is actually growing because of their contribution towards work.

Edwards explains that the best way to answer this question is by showing, not telling. “Our clients are often looking for people who will travel frequently, across different time zones, and encounter many different cultural approaches both inside and outside of their business dealings,” he says. “If you can show that you know what that entails, it helps the interviewer feel more relaxed about putting you in that challenging environment. Any examples of visiting family and friends abroad, studying in a different country and thus experiencing their culture or adapting yourself to new ways of working will show the interviewer that this isn't going to shock you.”

Yes many times. I was passionate to get my required details from them and after getting I worked closely on their issues.

Yes I am. Documentation helps give a background on the issue and the facts documented enable making of sound judgement and conclusions.

Check-list for the internal audit includes

☛ Warrants / Vouchers

☛ Bills / Receipts

☛ Disbursements / checks

☛ Bank Reconciliation

☛ Income

☛ Treasurer’s Reports

☛ Taxes

It is important to show commitment and loyalty so by all means mention that you are particularly interested in roles with scope for internal mobility within an organisation. One final interview tip is to use this as a chance to show ambition by making it clear that you are stimulated by a continual challenge.

For they serve as a translator because they help the management understand the company's standing in all aspects and help detect the problems in the earliest time by their audit report.

This is a great opportunity to show an understanding of the audit industry as a whole, through ongoing professional development, keeping up with industry communications or through your professional network for example. Make sure your answer is as relevant as possible to the prospective employer and the role in question.

To perform an internal audit all of the financial records shall be given by the treasurer for the audit, including the check-book register, bank statement, deposit slip, cancelled checks, treasurer’s reports, expense vouchers or warrants with bill receipts, the annual treasurer’s report etc.

Competency questions come up in interviews for all kinds of graduate roles, but they're particularly important to positions in audit. This is because your interviewers probably won't expect you to have a detailed understanding of the audit process so instead will be looking for a number of core competencies to show you have the potential to do well in the job.

The skills interviewers will look for include teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, adaptability and judgement. Make sure you have examples of times when you demonstrated these competencies to hand, and practise answering competency questions using the STAR method, outlining the Situation, Task, Action and Result.

No I have not been offered a bribe. I have always been very straight and objective in handling audit matters. Management once indicated that they want me to train their staff in audit matters and accounting and they would pay my allowances. I indicated to them that this would not be possible unless the event is handled by the Institute of Public Accountants where I subscribe and I would be a facilitator, but under the institute.

Honest, conscience, I can easily be bugged by my conscience as such I remain to be trustworthy in order to avoid sleepless nights due to guilt.

The fact that you engage people on different levels and that you get to be position to help in ensuring that an organisation thrives.