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Internal audit cover letter example: results first
A cover letter for internal audit jobs that leads with what you achieved, not with what you were responsible for. Copy it, replace the parts in [brackets] and use the words of the posting you answer.
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Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the Internal Auditor position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as an internal audit, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is risk assessment, control testing, audit reports, SOX. Two results from that work: - Led 12 audits a year: 85 findings, of which 80 were closed on time - Tested 140 financial controls for SOX with no material weakness [One or two sentences on why this company: a product you use, a goal from the posting, a problem you can help with.] I would bring the same focus on measurable results to your team. I would welcome the chance to talk about how I can help. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [Your name]
Questions about an internal audit cover letter
- What should an internal audit cover letter include?
- Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your internal audit work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Name the skills the posting names; for this work the most frequent today are SQL, Agile, Tableau.
- Do internal audit jobs ask for a cover letter?
- Many postings make it optional. A short letter still helps when the application form has a place for it.
- How long should an internal audit cover letter be?
- Three short paragraphs, under 250 words: a screen without scrolling. Recruiters read the first lines and the results; everything else is skipped.