Internal Audit Manager Mock Interview

Master 32 Internal Audit Manager interview questions covering risk assessment, compliance frameworks, and audit leadership.

WRITTEN BY RACHELLE ENNS

QUESTION 4 OF 32

Tell me about an inefficiency you detected during an audit.

Talk to the hiring manager about how you came across the inefficiency and how it impacted the company you were working for at the time.

"During my most recent operational audit I found that there was a great deal of improper duplication of responsibilities in job descriptions and cumbersome processes with very time-consuming steps. I made a recommendation to streamline these descriptions."

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In my recent audit assignment, I discovered that the client was using manual accounting. I recommended to management that they purchase an accounting scanner which helps eliminate manual capturing of transactions through scanning of invoices and receipts. They could integrate it with the accounting software for allocation of transactions hence streamlining the accounting process.

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This is a very good example of a process improvement you recognized. Did the client take your recommendations? What was the outcome?

"During my most recent audit assignment, I discovered that the client was leaning on manual accounting methods. My recommendation was to purchase an accounting scanner which would eliminate manual capturing of transactions through invoice and receipts scanning. This approach would allow for easy integration into the company's accounting software. The client agreed and made the change. So far, they are pleased with how my recommendation has helped them streamline their accounting process."

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01 While attending post-secondary, what was your best and favorite subject? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 02 Tell me about your accounting education. ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 03 Have you ever discovered fraud in an audit? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 04 Tell me about an inefficiency you detected during an audit. ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 05 Why do you enjoy auditing? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 06 Tell me about what areas you audited in your last job. ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 07 In your current position, how are inspection reports posted and communicated? Do you agree with the process? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 08 Tell me about your most significant career accomplishment. ~CAREER GOALS 09 Why do you feel you are a good fit for our company? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 10 How do you manage a healthy work/life balance? ~COMPETENCY 11 In your most recent performance evaluation what positive feedback did your Supervisor have for you? Did they recommend any areas for improvement? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 12 Have you ever had an employee act unprofessionally towards you? How did you react? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 13 Why do you feel internal auditors have an important role in our company? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 14 What do you find most challenging when performing an internal audit? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 15 Tell me about your management experience. Do you enjoy being a leader? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 16 In your opinion, what qualities make a great leader? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 17 If you had an under performing auditor, what would you say to him or her, to help boost their performance? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 18 Would you consider yourself to be a trustworthy person? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 19 Have you ever been offered a bribe at any of your previous positions? What did you do? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 20 As a manager, what skills do you possess that help you excel at your job? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 21 How long have you been an auditor? What has prepared you for the manager role? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 22 What is your leadership style? Are you able to take on a leadership role over others who were once your peers? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 23 What do you enjoy most about being an auditor? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 24 How do you remain focused during a day filled with number crunching and paying acute attention? ~COMPETENCY 25 What would you change about an auditors role, if you could? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 26 What improvements would you make as the audit manager, if you were awarded this position? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 27 How will you add value to our company? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 28 Are you clear and detailed when it comes to documentation? How important is accurate documentation to you? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 29 Do you have your CPA designation? If not, do you plan on obtaining it? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 30 Are you skilled in creating flowcharts, presentations and reports? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 31 What accounting software are you familiar with? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 32 How strong are your analytical skills? ~INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

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