Analyst, Internal Audit Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the analyst, internal audit opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for expertise on the development of policies & procedures, apply technical guidance and perform audit liaison work with our SOX and IT audit functions.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor preferred
• Enthusiastic and intellectually curious
• Great location in metro Denver, Colorado (relocation for out-of-area)
• Take ownership of audits and special projects
• Direct access to all levels of Management
• Opportunity for rotational assignments with other departments
• CIA, CPA, CISA desirable
• Working knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley Act and be capable of executing SOX 404 auditsMost importantly we want Internal Auditors to demonstrate leadership every day, constantly learn, apply business acumen, and seek out ways to contribute to the organization

In response to your job posting for analyst, internal audit, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for expertise on the development of policies & procedures through technical guidance and audit liaison work.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong business acumen and broad international business exposure
• Exhibit the potential for leadership skills needed to sell ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change
• Understanding of data analytics techniques and continuous monitoring methodologies
• Experience with ACL and/or other audit software used for data analytics and/or continuous monitoring
• Functional knowledge with ERP solutions (SAP and JDE Edwards) and major databases (Oracle, SAP HANA, SQL)
• Exposure to audit and/or fraud functions
• CPA/CIA/CFE/CISA designation
• Develop and implement automated queries as a part of continuous monitoring to identify indicators/red flags of potential fraudulent activity

In response to your job posting for analyst, internal audit, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input on policies & procedures development; technical guidance and external audit liaison work.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong interest or Majoring in Audit, Accounting, Finance or Business Management
• Generally a GPA of 3.0 and above
• Certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or PMP (or in process of obtaining)
• Bachelors in Accounting or Finance or MBA
• Willing to pursue or have CPA, CIA, CFE and/or various insurance designations
• Understanding of risk assessment processes and risk management practices
• Knowledge of audit techniques (data analytics), including planning, scoping, evaluation and testing of internal controls
• Highly experienced with MS Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Please consider me for the analyst, internal audit opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for training and direction to audit personnel on audit functions, policies and procedures, Ohio Revised Code.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with Program languages such as SAS, SPSS, R and SQL
• Understanding the basics of Finance is preferred
• Hands-on experience working with SQL, R, SAS, Python or other statistical program languages
• Experience with VBA in Excel, Access, and other more advanced techniques in MS Office Suite
• Data extraction, integration, normalization and analysis skill, along with supporting programming languages
• A learner eager to learn and master anything coming their way
• Fundamental knowledge of financial, operational, compliance, and systems auditing techniques
• Basic IT knowledge in infrastructure technologies (networking, data centers and hosting, virtualization, ), application development and support, and emerging technologies

Please consider me for the analyst, internal audit opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommendations for operating policies and procedures based on independent judgment of corrective action needed and suggested improvements to operations and reductions in cost.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Prior experience in an Accounting Professional Services environment will be highly regarded
• Technical aptitude- hunger for data mining
• Perform IT, operational, financial, and compliance assurance and consulting engagements in accordance with company policies and procedures and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Experience with SAP and working knowledge of SAP GRC preferred
• Knowledge of or experience with audit considerations related to service organizations and SOC reporting
• Relevant professional certification - CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA or equivalent - preferred
• Very good understanding of business analysis and information technology
• Strong background in data and audit analytics, consulting and project management