Necessary skills for Lead Auditor: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Lead Auditor

• Possess a recognized certification in auditing and accounting (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant)
• At least 5 years of experience in auditing and/or accounting
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience with industry specific auditing standards

Skills and Behaviours for a Lead Auditor

Auditing
Auditing External Audit Financial Audits Internal Audit Internal Controls International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sarbanes Oxley
Business Management
Business Process
Financial accounting
Financial Statement
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks
Statutory Requirements
Payroll Management
Payroll
Policy & Compliance Management
Company Policies Compliance Management Data Compliance Legal Compliance Policy Control
Collaboration & Teamwork
Giving credits to others Involving others in making decisions that affect them Placing team needs above individual needs Working with others towards common goals
Communicating information
Active Listening Asking the right questions Influencing and persuading others Synthesizing information
Customer Orientation
Demonstrating positive attitude towards resolution Solving customer issues within timelines Understanding customer needs
Developing others
Coaching others to succeed Enhancing individual and professional development Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to others

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