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Auditor
Occupation Code: 2411
Alternative titles: External Auditor, Internal Auditor, Public Auditor
Job description and duties
Auditors may either be External Auditors, who independently review a client’s financial statements or Internal Auditors, involved in examining an organisation’s policies to assess their effectiveness.
An External Auditor is typically expected to:
• Provide audit advice to clients
• Prepare and implement an audit plan
• Examine company accounts to ensure their
accuracy and compliance with regulations
and accounting standards
• Prepare audit reports which document the
methodology used during an audit and the
findings of that audit
• Assess clients’ financial reporting systems
• Make recommendations for improvements in
line with best practice
• Develop and maintain client relationships
An Internal Auditor is typically expected to:
• Execute internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan
• Collect, evaluate and communicate information about the processes being examined
• Identify and analyse potential risks to the business
• Compile reports and present findings and recommendations on systems and procedures under review to management
• Monitor and assess the implementation of agreed-upon recommendations
• Liaise with External Auditors and regulatory bodies
Work environment
An Auditor may work in the public sector, in a private audit and accounting firm or be self- employed.
Auditors typically work full-time. However, working additional hours or weekends may be expected in order to meet the client’s and/or company’s deadlines.
Occupation data
Number of employees (2017)
595
Share of foreigners (2017)
26%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+33%
Median Pay (per annum)
€21,600
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