Definition of Internal Auditor



An internal auditor is a professional accountant who is responsible for checking and ensuring the effectiveness of internal processes within an organization. This may include the regular evaluation of internal controls on financial reporting systems. The internal auditor is an independent auditor that looks into the documents and financial records to assess their accuracy, completeness, and existence.

 


The role of an internal auditor may differ from organization to organization depending on the nature of the business. However, after an in-depth analysis of the internal controls and reporting system, the internal auditor identifies the weaknesses and recommend changes to overcome these weaknesses.


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