Senior IT Auditor Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior IT auditor position.

Previously, I was responsible for insight and recommendations to other departments regarding gaps and improvements in the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Communication – Clearly conveys the right message to build personal brand
• Knowledge of information technology frameworks, and IT auditing standards
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills, technical knowledge to enable communication and resolution of findings and recommendations to all management levels
• Experience developing IT audit work programs and/or assisting in IT audit and/or SOX 404 projects
• Accounting, security, or technology professional certification, preferred
• Pursuing relevant professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, and CFE
• Certification (or working toward certification) in IT audit, governance or security
• Working knowledge of Windows/Linux OS, MS SQL/MySQL DB and Agile, DevOps and CI/CD concepts

In response to your job posting for senior IT auditor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical audit advice relating to systems/operations; systems development, design and controls; systems security; change/project management; business process improvement; complex integrated systems and related computer applications; disaster recovery; and IBM mainframe, Unix and Windows NT environments.

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:

• Proven analytical abilities - inductive and deductive
• Systems and financially oriented with experience dealing with IT controls and associated risk issues in a process
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations regarding IT and ISO 27001 / 27000 and IT Governance
• CISA, CISM, CISSP, ITIL, COBIT, PMP certifications will be considered strong advantage
• Fluency in English and Bulgarian and strong report writing and presentation skills
• Understanding of IT general controls or other IT controls as indicated in COBIT
• Ensure that the audit is conducted in a manner consistent with pertinent departmental and Company policies IIA Standards
• Knowledge of AS400, Unix, Windows operating systems and databases is preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior IT auditor position.

Previously, I was responsible for value-added recommendations to improve the internal IT controls effectiveness, IT security posture and operating efficiency.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with the financial services industry and/or financial regulators
• Demonstrated general accounting, financial and business skills, knowledge, and experience
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) Demonstrated knowledge of IT internal control and security practices
• Knowledge of information systems, including Oracle, preferably large modern systems utilizing UNIX, Windows, Networks, Messaging technology, enterprise Database, and emerging technologies, mobile, cloud, BYOD
• Professional Certification/designation in accounting (CA or CPA) or auditing (CISA or CIA) preferred
• Understanding of diverse technology environments, audit process, and IT related risks and controls
• Familiarity with COBIT, COSO, ISO, SDLC methodologies and SOX 404 requirements with respect to IT systems and processes
• Experience with IDEA, ACL, or other data extraction/analysis tools

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior IT auditor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise on risk and control changes to Anthem control and process owners in a complex IT environment for controls specific to applications, databases and operating systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Possesses intermediate understanding of data analysis tools such as ACL, and application of financial and operational analytics
• Straight public or industry (open)
• Strong suited project management
• Progressive experience supporting multiple IT projects/engagements in a variety of technical areas such as data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, major ERP systems
• Functional/audit/consulting experience with technical areas such as system configurations, interfaces, automated controls, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, major ERP systems
• Undertake IT audit projects to departmental and other appropriate
• Risk assessment prior to undertaking an audit
• Experience with IT security and technical control issues (change management), database

I would like to submit my application for the senior IT auditor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for audit work papers and reports that are supported by competent evidential data, demonstrate partnership with management to develop recommendations to mitigate risks, improve controls and systems;.

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

• Programming language(s) Visual Basic and strong Excel, SQL and/or Access skills
• CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA certification preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, ACL, SQL, VBA
• Knowledge of internal controls, information technology governance standards, industry best practices (i.e., COBIT, NIST, ITIL, ) and other IT frameworks and methodologies
• Familiarity with critical applications, data warehouse
• Work with external consultants and auditors as appropriate
• CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA or other applicable professional designation is preferred
• Prior investment management industry experience is preferred