Internal Auditor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Internal Auditor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Internal Auditor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Internal Auditor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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