Audit & Governance Careers Advice - March 2020

  • The Importance of Corporate Governance in an Organisation

    Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    When we think of corporate governance most of us will likely immediately relate it to the prevention of things like fraud and scandal if implemented correctly. It is equally important to acknowledge the need for corporate governance measures that protect organisations in the instance of a natural disaster or other unexpected event. Effective corporate governance fosters a culture of integrity. ...

  • The World of Audit - Episode 1 - Neil Frieser - Chief Audit Executive at Frontier Communications

    Posted on Monday, March 30, 2020 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Welcome to the first of the 'World of Audit' video interview series, created and carried out by Michael Rose of Five One Recruitment . These interviews are designed to give auditors, and those interested in pursuing a career in audit, an inside view on the way audit is approached around the world, and the latest trends and insights on issues facing the audit industry as a whole. Michael Rose is ...

  • Cyber Security Interview Questions

    Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2020 by CareersinCyber.comNo comments

    Published: 19 Mar 2020 Planning for the possible questions you’ll be asked when interviewing for a job in cyber security depends largely on the organisation you’re hoping to work for and the area of cyber security you’re experienced in. Most university graduates, coming from a degree in computer science, cyber security or similar should be focusing their job search on those entry level roles that ...

  • External Auditor Interview Questions

    Posted on Friday, March 6, 2020 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    The role of an External Auditor is to come into an organisation sans bias and review their financial information. From their findings they can gauge whether a company is operating efficiently and within the law. These findings are then relayed to relevant parties, including key business stakeholders, the board and in some cases, government entities. So, what are employers and hiring managers ...

  • Career Pathways in Compliance

    Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2020 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    It may seem like a narrow pathway but in reality working in compliance offers impressive variety. Whether working internally or externally, in the government sector or healthcare industry, the opportunities for employment are diverse as are the compliance positions. The below explores how a compliance specialist, analyst, advisor and consultant differ under the compliance umbrella. Before the ...

  • Analytics Careers at the Big Four

    Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2020 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Considering taking your analytics career to a Big Four firm? Whether starting out in the field or considering a lateral move, working at either KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY) or Deloitte may be the right fit for your analytics career. Below explores the positives and drawbacks of working in Data Analytics and Data Science at one of the world’s largest professional services ...

  • Is Imposter Syndrome Paralysing Cyber Security Professionals?

    Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2020 by CareersinCyber.comNo comments

    Published: 05 Mar 2020 Are you a cyber professional plagued with self-doubt? You’re not alone. More than half of those working in the cyber security industry feel the same. A recent survey found that of the 10,400 cyber professionals questioned, over 58 percent admit to suffering from imposter syndrome despite working for major global companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon. The question is ...

  • The Cyber Nomad: Why More Cyber Security Professionals Are Going Digital

    Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2020 by CareersinCyber.comNo comments

    Published: 05 Mar 2020 More and more Cyber Security professionals are embracing a nomadic lifestyle and taking their career global. Bouncing between incredible locations without sacrificing their career prospects, it is no wonder onlookers are asking how. How are these cyber professionals doing it? And, how can you join them? The digital nomad concept centres around a laptop. More specifically, ...

  • Salary Trends in Auditing - Past, Present and Future

    Posted on Monday, March 2, 2020 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Auditing has been an enticing career path for decades. It is a role that has continually evolved, adapting with the wider evolution of the business world, from technology advancements to regulatory changes. With progression in role function and importance, comes revision of salary, and for audit jobs, this is no different. So, how have salaries for auditors progressed in response to the continual ...