Career of the Week – Auditor

Auditor

Do you love accounting? Are you a strong problem-solver with people skills? If so, would you consider a career as an Auditor? Auditors examine and report on the financial records and systems of organizations to ensure they are accurate.

Auditors may do some or all of the following:

• examine the financial statements and accounting methods of organizations to ensure they are accurate and comply with regulations

• find and report accounting errors

• check funds are used wisely and within the law, especially in government departments

• assess any risks to the business

• prepare audit reports, explain findings to managers, and advise on solutions to any problems

• check that organizations have followed audit recommendations
  

Strong demand for auditors. Auditors are in demand due to:

• a growing economy, which means the number of businesses requiring audits is increasing

• stricter government regulations for private and public sector organizations, which need auditors to check for compliance

• an ageing workforce, with many auditors retiring.

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