Internal IT Auditor Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical guidance and oversight on substantive testing processes, reperformance testing processes, and computer assisted audit techniques for fieldwork and remediation testing.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience leading Pre and Post Implementation Reviews, IT infrastructure security and control reviews (e.g., servers, databases, networks, cloud environments, web applications and workstations.)
• Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred, will also consider tier 2 public accounting experience and Internal Audit experience with a similar, publicly traded company
• CISA certification is highly preferred
• Internal audit within financial services or multi-site group of companies, or
• External audit with experience from a Credit Bureau, Financial Services organisation or similar
• Knowledge of ERP/CRM packages such as Oracle Financials, Hyperion, Siebel would be advantageous
• Prepare Control Impact Evaluation Memos for SOX deficiencies, as needed
• Energy or Utility experience preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for constant feedback to staff auditors on their performance and is able to train staff auditors on appropriate tools and techniques of auditing Completes performance reviews on audit projects and contributes to coworkers and staff.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of basic audit standards and processes systems design
• Experience auditing ERP systems such as SAP
• Experience auditing operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix), databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL) and network devices (e.g., firewalls, routers, IDS/IPS)
• CISA and/or CISSP certifications will be considered an asset
• Possess strong ethical values
• Develops relationships necessary for successfully meeting demands of a specific project, principally interacting with functional management associated with the project
• Professional certification in Audit, Systems Audit or Insurance, CIA, CISA
• Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors

I am excited to be applying for the position of internal IT auditor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight and coordination for significant departmental areas of focus (e.g., oversee and enhance the use of department audit.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Clear understanding of IT and financial risks their impact on the business from both technical and procedural perspectives
• Strong understanding of general IT controls, application controls, security controls, and well-known IT security frameworks
• Professional certification (CISA, CIA, ) or progress toward certification preferred
• Development and training of Senior Auditors and Internal Auditors
• Preferably CIA / CISA / CPA certification
• Very strong oral and written communication skills, proficiency in English
• Effective negotiation and communication skills, proactive approach in communicating issues
• Capable of analyzing and evaluating complex processes and IT systems and then communicating the results in an easy to understand message for a non-technical audience

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership in the development of audit objectives, plans and scope consistent with the department's charter, business objectives, the assessment of audit risk, client needs and the audit needs/priorities communicated by the audit committee.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements including IT General Computer Controls
• CISA, CSX, CIA, or CPA designation
• Proficient knowledge of the COBIT framework, COSO Internal Control Framework and International Professional Standards of Internal Auditing
• Leads the planning, execution and reporting of multiple audits and works closely with financial teams, operations teams, the risk management team
• Prepares and provides written and verbal communication to management with observations and recommendations for internal control improvements
• Evaluates IT processes to identify risk areas, mitigating controls, and performs tests of controls to assess the adequacy of the control environment
• Prioritizes work assignments to staff auditors and supervises, trains, evaluates performance, and provides feedback to staff
• At least one professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CISSP or CPA or any other applicable professional certification

I am excited to be applying for the position of internal IT auditor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support on Sarbanes Oxley queries and assist the business with updating process documentation.

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:

• Familiarity with computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATTs)
• Knowledge or use of scanning tools, techniques, and software such as
• Experience with PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, ISAE3402/SOC 1/2/3, SOX and other security based certifications or compliance standards
• O-Enterprise Resource Platforms (JD Edwards, Oracle Financials, PeopleSoft, SAP)
• O-Emerging technologies (Cloud, virtualization, mobile)
• O-Databases (Microsoft SQL or Oracle)
• O-Complex networks, routers, switches and firewalls
• O-Multi-platform operating systems (Microsoft Windows, UNIX, iSeries)