IT Internal Audit Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for an independent appraisal of controls over financial integrity, operational effectiveness, IT controls for security, privacy and high availability, and compliance with laws and policies.

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 with SAP GRC application for segregation of duties and continuous monitoring of automated business controls is preferred
• Accountable for development and execution of audit plan for a business unit or several functional departments
• Accountable for the performance and results of work completed within own discipline or division
• Interacts primarily with corporate/division management department heads
• Knowledge of International Internal Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• General understanding of standards and regulations (SOX, IIA, COBIT)
• Strong working knowledge and experience with enterprise applications, such as SAP, GRC
• Acts with confidence

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for an independent appraisal of controls over financial integrity, operational effectiveness, IT controls for cybersecurity, FCPA, privacy, and compliance with laws and applicable policies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Execute the overall IT SOX and audit program including risk assessment, audit scoping, testing of controls and develop specific recommendations to improve processes
• Perform and document ITGC and Finance process walkthroughs
• Perform testing of SOX controls (IT General controls & Financial controls), auto controls, SOD & System generated reports
• Perform management’s review of SSAE16, SOC 1 / SOC 2 reports
• Interact and develop working relationships with IT and business units at various levels
• Serve as a liaison between IT, business units and the external auditors
• Assist in project reviews and special audit projects
• Perform system access testing including assessment of user roles/profiles and evaluation of Segregation of Duties, across various applications/systems and their underlying platforms

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for quality assurance of all SOX and IT General Controls through assessment, walkthroughs, and audits to ensure operational effectiveness of those security controls.

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:

• Holds (or working to obtain) a professional certification
• Significant knowledge of information technology general controls and automated business process controls
• Extensive SAP experience and general knowledge of other Tier II/ Tier III ERP systems
• Experience with NIST, COBIT and ISO frameworks
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, COSO, SOX and IIA standards
• Experience with data analytics and computer-assisted audit tool
• Certification in a governance risk or compliance specialty such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Effective oral presentation skills to convey ideas and recommendations to executive management, experience in leading groups to consensus and negotiating win/win outcomes

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

Previously, I was responsible for an independent appraisal of controls over financial integrity, operational effectiveness, IT controls for cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance with laws and applicable policies.

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

• One professionally recognized certification (CISSP,CISA)
• Technical/procedural experience
• Strong understanding of IT auditing concepts and principles and how to apply them
• Understanding of IT risks and controls and their practical application
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a team
• Sarbanes-Oxley internal control experience focusing on IT
• Healthcare Industry, Public Accounting, or IT experience
• Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for an independent appraisal of controls over financial integrity, operational effectiveness, IT controls for cybersecurity, privacy and high availability, and compliance with laws and policies.

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:

• Participate in an advisory capacity on non-SOX projects that have internal control implications
• Assist IT process owners in the creation and maintenance of IT policies and procedures to support regulatory compliance activities
• Identify process/control deficiencies and recommend remediation plan and monitor it’s progress
• Assist in providing necessary training to the process owners
• Assist with periodic management reporting
• Strong understanding of SSAE 16, SOC 1/SOC 2 reports
• Strong analytical skills to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, time management and organizational skills