Your next move
Internal audit is an exciting and fast growing profession and one that offers a remarkably varied career. The profile of internal auditing has risen significantly in recent years as governments, consumers and regulators raise the bar for good corporate standards in response to world events.
The majority of internal auditors work for large employers across all areas of the private and public sectors. Because of their unique role, they gain exposure to every part of the organisation, creating a springboard from which to build and develop a rewarding career.
Qualified internal auditors are in high demand, which is why so many graduates are joining the profession and why pay and benefit packages have never been better.
Internal audit vacancies are advertised in the following ways:
1) The IIA's monthly magazine Internal Auditing
2) Recruitment websites such as those featured on the IIA website
3) Reputable national newspapers such as the Financial Times
Other ways into internal audit
Some internal auditors move into the area through job openings in their own organisations or because of an internal secondment. Many start working as accountants and transfer their skills into internal audit.
The head of internal audit
As their career develops, internal auditors can progress to the position of head of internal audit. In this role they will be responsible for developing the audit plan, managing the internal audit team and reporting audit findings to the board and senior management.