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Auditor
Auditors work at the heart of a company’s financial reliability. They are responsible for examining the accounts, monitoring internal procedures and assessing risks in order to ensure the compliance and transparency of financial information. Auditors must have solid accounting, financial analysis and regulatory skills, as well as the ability to communicate their recommendations clearly to management and operational teams.
The business
What is an Auditor?
Its role
The auditor examines and checks the compliance of a company’s financial and accounting procedures. You check the accuracy of the financial statements and evaluate the internal control systems. Your mission: to guarantee the reliability of accounting information and identify potential risks to the organisation.
Its field of action
As anauditor, you will work at the heart of the company’s strategic challenges. You will work closely with the accounting teams, finance departments and governance bodies. Your contacts will also include the statutory auditors and the supervisory authorities.
Your working environment will vary depending on the audit assignment. You’ll work in a wide range of sectors, from SMEs to large companies, including accountancy firms. This versatility enhances your expertise and develops your understanding of current economic issues.
The functions
What does an auditor do?
The auditor’s day-to-day work is punctuated by a variety of strategic assignments
You plan and organise audit assignments in accordance with accounting standards
You analyse the financial statements and internal control procedures
You assess whether accounting practices comply with regulations
You identify the company’s financial and operational risks
You write detailed audit reports with recommendations
You present your findings to management and audit committees
You monitor the implementation of proposed corrective actions
You ensure that legal and contractual audit standards are applied
Qualifications
The qualities and skills needed to be a good auditor
Accounting and financial expertise
Your mastery of accounting standards and financial analysis tools is the foundation of your professional credibility.
Rigour and analytical skills
You develop a methodical approach to detecting anomalies and assessing risks accurately and objectively.
Communication and diplomacy
Your ability to explain complex concepts and to negotiate with your contacts makes it easier for them to accept your recommendations.
The benefits
What are the advantages of being an auditor?
As an auditor, you are at the heart of a company’s strategic decisions. You contribute directly to financial transparency and organisational performance. This cross-functional role gives you a global view of economic issues and positions you as a key advisor to senior management.
Your technical expertise means you’ll be highly employable and have rapid career development prospects. You can progress to internal audit director, management controller or join the chartered accountancy profession. There are plenty of international opportunities, particularly in world-renowned audit firms.
Remuneration
Auditor: salary and career development
The auditing profession offers attractive and progressive remuneration. At the start of your career, you can expect a salary of 30,000 euros gross per annum. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to 48,500 euros, with experienced staff earning up to 65,000 euros gross per year.
In addition, there are often significant benefits: performance bonuses, profit sharing and ongoing training. Your career prospects will take you into finance management or strategic consultancy roles in prestigious firms.
Up to
65 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How do I become an auditor?
Our training courses
If you would like to become an auditor, you can contact our specialist school INSEEC. We will advise you on the appropriate training to follow. To become an auditor, you need a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
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