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Associate auditor resume examples from 2026

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Updated March 26, 2025
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How to write an associate auditor resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:

Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.

Step 2: Next put your years of experience in associate auditor-related roles.

Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.

Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some associate auditor interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Use your Skills section to show you have the knowledge and technical ability to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

  1. You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description in your resume. Look at the job listing and consider which of the listed skills you have experience with, along with related skills.
  2. Include as many relevant hard skills and soft skills as possible from the listing.
  3. Use the most up to date and accurate terms. Don't forget to be specific.
These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some associate auditor interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on an associate auditor resume:

  • Internal Controls
  • Financial Services
  • Internal Audit
  • Audit Procedures
  • Audit Engagements
  • Risk Assessments
  • Professional Standards
  • Fixed Assets
  • Securities
  • Audit Findings
  • Worksheets
  • Audit Reports
  • Audit Methodology
  • Client Relationships
  • Audit Issues
  • PowerPoint
  • Business Processes
  • Real Estate
  • Audit Process
  • Audit Programs
  • Audit Services
  • Sarbanes-Oxley
  • SOX
  • US Gaap
  • Healthcare
  • Treasury
  • Upper Level Management
  • Assurance Services
  • Working Independently
  • Strong Analytical

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How to structure your work experience

Your employment history is arguably one of the most important parts of your resume. It shows you have experience and foundation in your field to successfully master the associate auditor position. Here is how to most effectively structure your work experience:

  1. List your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order. Employers care about your most recent experience the most.
  2. Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
  3. Include only recent, relevant jobs.

How to write associate auditor experience bullet points

Remember, your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. This is your chance to show why you're good at your job and what you accomplished.

Use the XYZ formula for your work experience bullet points. Here's how it works:

  • Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
  • Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
  • Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.

This creates bullet points that read Achieved X, measured by Y, by doing Z.

Here are examples from great associate auditor resumes:

Work history example #1

Accounting Internship

CNA Financial

  • Utilized PeopleSoft software to enter accounts into a general ledger system and reconciliation software to reconcile general accounts.
  • Worked with Deloitte and CNA management to conform to the initial SOX requirements, including test of controls.
  • Posted journal entries using PeopleSoft and assisted with month-end procedures, closing the general ledger and account reconcilia- tions.
  • Implemented suspense program to allocate and clear cost to various departments by utilizing our PeopleSoft software.
  • Designed and conducted testing procedures to ensure data accuracy and system functionality before new system and database went in to production.

Work history example #2

Staff Auditor

HP

  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of relevant auditing (AICPA and PCAOB) and accounting (FASB) regulation.
  • Performed statistical based sampling using AICPA sampling guidance to select samples for testing.
  • Led various national and international client engagements which included: financial & Sarbanes Oxley audits as well as management consulting projects.
  • Passed the CPA Exam in one sitting while attending UC Santa Barbara.
  • Gained working relationships with Deloitte professionals and client personnel

Work history example #3

Financial Analyst Internship

Ball

  • Utilized Structured Query Language (SQL) and Data Mining techniques to ensure the operational integrity of development and production environments.
  • Created and finalized all user accounts and passwords for the NAIS SharePoint Website.
  • Supported the audit requests and interviews for the quarterly SOX reviews and sign-offs.
  • Authored/amended investigative profiles of suspicious individuals and produced multiple analytic products supporting DOD and FBI espionage investigations.
  • Provided setup of DoD Security & safeguarding of classified materials/technical support for Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA).

Work history example #4

Staff Auditor

MCP Hahnemann University

  • Coordinated with SOX business process owners, ensuring documentation requests satisfied to meet SOX-required deadlines.
  • Passed all 4 sections of the CPA exam, not currently licensed
  • Reviewed route paperwork for completeness in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
  • Obtained CPA certification in 1984.
  • Reviewed initial underwriting to determine the accuracy of debt and income calculations.

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Add an education section to your resume

Employers are looking for a few things when looking at the Education section of your resume:
  • The highest degree you have achieved.
  • TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
  • TField of study
  • TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities

Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:

Bachelor's Degree in accounting

University of Houston, Houston, TX

2015 - 2018

Highlight your associate auditor certifications on your resume

Certifications can be a crucial part of your resume. Many jobs have required certifications.

Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your associate auditor resume:

  1. Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
  2. Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  3. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  4. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  5. Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

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