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