• Auditor
• Internal auditor

 
Description 

professionals control the company's accounting and financial management.

They may be employed internally, within the company, or be external service providers (consultants or self-employed professionals).

Robert Half International has observed an unprecedented demand for internal auditors in Canada (2006 Salary Guide). Most of the activity is focused in Toronto, where close to 40% of internal auditors work.

Typical tasks

• Examine and analyze accounting documents (general ledger, account statements, expenses, income tax returns, ledgers, inventory, financial statements and systems, etc.) to ensure their compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Conduct internal audits to control observance of standards, laws and management regulations within the company
• Make recommendations to improve management procedures
• Identify the risks related to the company's activities and develop control procedures to manage them

• University degree in accounting studies
• Proficiency with office software, integrated management software (e.g. PeopleSoft, SAP) and accounting software: ACCPAC, Accountant's Drill, Acomba, Simply Accounting, ProTaxprep, etc.

• May be required: 
• Certification from a recognized professional accounting association (CA, CMA, CGA or CIA) 
• Recognition by the Institute of Internal Auditors

 
Qualities

• Excellent organizational skills
• Thoroughness
• Integrity
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills and insight

 
Typical career path

Auditor => Finance manager => Chief financial officer

A professional designation (e.g. CA, CMA, CGA) facilitates moving up the ladder.

Auditors can also advance in their speciality by becoming auditing managers.

 
Salary

$35,000 to $150,000 a year, according to experience (Source: Report on Business)

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