IT Auditor Cover Letter

Please consider me for the IT auditor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for consulting services on key strategic IT initiatives and projects as well as in reviews of security systems and internal controls under development.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Leads client IT audits in areas such as IT General and Application Controls Reviews, IT Security and Governance Reviews and IT Compliance such as Sarbanes-Oxley and Model Audit Rule compliance in accordance with IIA audit standards and within stipulated budgets and schedules
• Performs IT audit engagements of reviewing organizational and functional IT activities to ensure risks are appropriately identified, associated audit procedures are applied and related controls are designed and operating to mitigate the identified risks
• Assists with IT Risk Assessments, reviews of system access, segregation of duties and documentation of controls/processes
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT controls
• Partners with IT management to enhance IT control environment
• Working knowledge of risk based control frameworks such as
• Have strong IT skills, including at least one programming language and good knowledge of Windows or UNIX operating systems, Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle databases and network architecture and security principles
• Ideally qualification as CISA (ISACA), CIA (IIA/DIIR) or equivalent

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for input on necessary compliance controls relative to new systems implementation and existing systems controls.

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

• We are looking for someone with some analytical horsepower who has a background in Tableau, SQL, Python and/or R
• Conducting a variety of I.T
• Working closely with business unit teams in developing audit findings and recommendations regarding system functionality, business process optimization, internal controls and compliance
• Assisting in establishing common processes, policies, and procedures across an international company
• Assisting in the development of our state-of-the-art Continuous Auditing & Monitoring Program that monitors real-time data across the company
• Acting as a liaison with IT business partners to ensure full understanding of IT processes, such as data flow, data integrity, system security
• Assisting in the preparation of risk assessments ensuring that risks inherent to or arising from Information Technology infrastructure and applications are properly identified and addressed
• Participating in the development of an IT audit plan using an appropriate risk based methodology developing project specific work-plans

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for direction on their execution in order to analyze and evaluate risks and controls for Enterprise objectives including business applications used to support key business operations, information security, business and operational systems, networks, general computer controls, IT infrastructure, and other systems related processes and risk areas including those related to Enterprise objectives.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good knowledge in the area of information technology and IT systems
• Good knowledge in IT processes and / or business processes
• At least good English and German language skills (written and oral)
• High flexibility and willingness for business travel in Europe and worldwide
• Understanding of, and capabilities associated with application development, software architecture and IT operations
• Analyze processes and recommend alternatives to mitigate risks
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation
• Understanding of major information technology applications and/or infrastructure components and the basic aspects of computer systems, midrange and distributed/client server platforms, web based applications, thorough understanding and working knowledge of Nessus tool

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic direction for the design and execution of testing plans to analyze and evaluate risks and controls for business applications used to support key business operations, information security, business and operational systems, networks, general computer controls, IT infrastructure, and other systems related processes and risk areas including those related to company objectives.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Capable of working effectively within and across diverse teams and quickly understanding business processes
• Performance of risk assessments
• Assess opportunities to improve processes and controls
• Proficient in use of personal computers and Microsoft Office products
• Strong knowledge of risk based advanced IT auditing in a dynamic and changing – international SAP environment, , applying appropriate IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT) to help evaluate areas of risk
• Proficient in speaking, writing and reading the English Language
• Report deficiencies and propose remediation plans
• Knowledge of system development methodologies and tools

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for strong ITIL practice guidance and controls to ensure quality is maintained and to meet business objectives.

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:

• Preparing and presenting detailed audit reports to IA management
• Performing ad-hoc special projects
• Participating in departmental initiatives to support the further growth of the audit function
• CISA, CISSP, CPA, or CIA (completed or in process) preferred
• Oracle Financials, AS400/iSeries, Oracle and SQL databases, PeopleSoft HRMS, HFM, Windows Active Directory, and UNIX OS
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CPA, or CIA
• IT Audit supervisory experience on multiple projects through completion and reporting
• ERP business systems knowledge and experience with evaluation and assessment