These skills should enable you build your credibility and demonstrate your expertise.
As an auditor, you need these essential core skills to perform your duties. These skills should enable you build your credibility and demonstrate your expertise. They include:
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Integrity.
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Communication skills.
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Problem identification and solving skills.
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Knowledgeable in use of Accounting frameworks, tools and techniques.
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Adaptable to industry, regulatory and standards changes.
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Proficient use of IT/ICT frameworks, tools and techniques.
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Organisational skills.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Proficient Report-writing skills.
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Ability to promote the value of the Audit function in the organisation.
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Conflict resolution / negotiation skills.
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Cultural fluency and foreign language skills.
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Agility and open minded.
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Change management skills.
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Organisational skills.
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Total quality management.
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Forensic skills.
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Governance risk and compliance skills.
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Identifying different types of controls.
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Proficient use of IT and tech-based audit tools e.g Galvanize, iAuditor, TeamMate, IDEA etc.
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Data collection and proficient use of analysis tools and techniques.
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Analytical thinking skills i.e. pay utmost attention to details.
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Knowledgeable on application of Auditing frameworks, tools and techniques.
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Keeping up to date with industry and regulatory changes and professional standards.
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Continuously learning through earn CPE's and CPDs.
Behavioral skills include:
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Confidentiality.
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Ability to work Independently and make decisions.
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Objectivity.
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Communication.
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Judgement.
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Work well with peers.
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Team players.
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Governance and ethics sensitivity.
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Facilitator and motivator.
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Influence.
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Change catalyst.
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Being a problem solver.
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Being a natural leader.
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Ability to perform under pressure.
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Having a positive attitude.
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Being loyalty.
In Conclusion...
To best fit in the role of internal / External Audit, you should master the above skills, understand and refer to professional standards and apply professional judgement when executing your duties. All these should be presented with confidence.
About the author
This article was originally published on here by Veronica Rose, a certified Information Systems Auditor and an Author.
