Auditor resume example

Audit resumes are screened for engagement scope and rigor: how many controls tested, findings identified versus closed, and whether you've worked SOX or risk-based audits. Name the framework (SOX, COSO) and the audit software explicitly — both are common ATS filters.

The strongest auditor bullets show scale and resolution: number of controls or entities audited, findings raised, and remediation rate. This example uses a clean, corporate layout suited to public accounting and internal audit teams alike.

Nathaniel Cho

Senior Internal Auditor

Minneapolis, MN nathaniel.cho@email.com +1 (612) 555-0344 linkedin.com/in/nathanielcho-audit

Summary

Senior Internal and External Auditor (CPA) with 5+ years of experience performing financial statement audits, SOX 404 internal control testing, and compliance reviews for publicly traded corporations. Skilled in risk assessment, sampling methodologies, and forensic testing, resolving 35 audit findings and preventing financial misstatements.

Experience

Senior Internal Auditor

Falkenridge Industrial · Minneapolis, MN

Sep 2022 — Present

Audited balance sheet and income statement accounts for public clients with revenues up to $500M, verifying GAAP compliance and internal controls.
Executed SOX 404 internal control testing across 45 business cycles, identifying 12 significant deficiencies and guiding remediation over 12 months.
Analyzed general ledger transactions using IDEA audit software, testing 10k journal entries to detect unusual transaction patterns and fraud risks.

Staff Auditor

Brenner Kestrel LLP · Minneapolis, MN

Aug 2019 — Aug 2022

Prepared comprehensive audit workpapers and technical accounting documentation in accordance with PCAOB standards with zero review notes.
Presented audit findings and risk mitigation recommendations to corporate audit committees and CFOs across 8 annual client engagements.
Supervised and mentored 3 staff auditors on substantive testing and inventory counts, improving audit engagement realization rates by 15%.

Skills

SOX Compliance · Internal Controls · Risk Assessment · COSO Framework · Audit Testing · GAAS · ACL · Workpapers · Findings Remediation · Financial Statement Audit · SOX 404 · Financial Auditing

Education

University of Minnesota

B.S.B. in Accounting

2015 — 2019

Certifications

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) · CPA licensed, Minnesota

Auditor · Slate Professional template · single-column, ATS-safe.

ATS keywords for a Auditor resume

Applicant tracking systems match your resume against the job description's vocabulary. Mirror the terms below that are true of you — ideally with a metric attached.

SOX ComplianceInternal ControlsRisk AssessmentCOSO FrameworkAudit TestingFindings RemediationFinancial Statement AuditSampling MethodologyWorkpapersACL/IDEAGAASControl Deficiencies

What recruiters look for

SOX or internal-controls experience named explicitly.
Number of controls, entities, or engagements audited.
Findings identified and closed, with a remediation rate.
Audit software or data-analytics tools used (ACL, IDEA).
A conservative, corporate layout with clear section headers.

Before & after: one bullet

Weak

Performed internal audits and reviewed controls for compliance.

Strong

Tested 140 SOX key controls across 3 business units, identifying 9 deficiencies and driving 100% remediation before year-end.

Common mistakes to avoid

Writing 'performed audits' with no scope, count, or framework named.
Omitting SOX or COSO experience when it applies.
No numbers on findings raised or remediation rate.
Overloading the resume with jargon instead of measurable scope.