Auditor / Lead Auditor

[PeaceSeeker]

There are professionals called "XYZ Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor" who certify organizations / processes to be XYZ compliant.

What is the value of these in the industry? Indian and global.

If anyone has knowledge, please share.

[Rakhi]

Originally Posted by PeaceSeeker

There are professionals called "XYZ Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor" who certify organizations / processes to be XYZ compliant.

What is the value of these in the industry? Indian and global.

If anyone has knowledge, please share.

Its a nice profession. Lots of opportunities actually, specially in KPMG, PWC etc. You will need to be CA but I know for a fact they get a paid quite a bit.

[PeaceSeeker]

Originally Posted by Rakhi

Its a nice profession. Lots of opportunities actually, specially in KPMG, PWC etc. You will need to be CA but I know for a fact they get a paid quite a bit.

Chartered Accountant? plus Auditor/Lead Auditor?

[Rakhi]

Originally Posted by PeaceSeeker

Chartered Accountant? plus Auditor/Lead Auditor?

What exactly are you asking here? Can you please be more specific?
Not sure about all industries but Financial sector prefer someone as auditors when they have CA as a designation. Its mainly due to the fact that they expect you to know the in and out of accounting policies, the way something needs to be treated etc. CA is the preferred designation...if someone applies without it, I am sure people will consider, depending on the work experience.

So...not sure what exactly you are asking.

[28virgo]

Originally Posted by Rakhi

What exactly are you asking here? Can you please be more specific?
Not sure about all industries but Financial sector prefer someone as auditors when they have CA as a designation. Its mainly due to the fact that they expect you to know the in and out of accounting policies, the way something needs to be treated etc. CA is the preferred designation...if someone applies without it, I am sure people will consider, depending on the work experience.

So...not sure what exactly you are asking.

I believe Peaceseeker is asking about the IT Auditor role like a SOX Audit, ISO Audit or something similar...

[PeaceSeeker]

Originally Posted by Rakhi

What exactly are you asking here? Can you please be more specific?
Not sure about all industries but Financial sector prefer someone as auditors when they have CA as a designation. Its mainly due to the fact that they expect you to know the in and out of accounting policies, the way something needs to be treated etc. CA is the preferred designation...if someone applies without it, I am sure people will consider, depending on the work experience.

So...not sure what exactly you are asking.

I was asking what did you mean by CA - Chartered Accountant OR Certified Auditor?
I was also asking whether you meant that a Chartered Accountant who is also a certitied auditor gets paid handsomely?

Originally Posted by 28virgo

I believe Peaceseeker is asking about the IT Auditor role like a SOX Audit, ISO Audit or something similar...

yes, I meant something like this (but not limited to infotech).

[Rakhi]

Originally Posted by PeaceSeeker

I was asking what did you mean by CA - Chartered Accountant OR Certified Auditor?
I was also asking whether you meant that a Chartered Accountant who is also a certitied auditor gets paid handsomely?


yes, I meant something like this (but not limited to infotech).

I meant chartered accountant (not certified auditor). I am sorry, I am not aware how they get paid in IT but in Financial sector, they do get paid handsomely. Usually the SOX requirements are overseen as part of internal audits twice a year. Once a year, the external auditing takes place (usually). So, as an auditor, you can be a part of the internal team or external.

[28virgo]

The IT SOX audit I was alluding to was the 404 IT Controls.

[ungalprasad]

Originally Posted by PeaceSeeker

There are professionals called "XYZ Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor" who certify organizations / processes to be XYZ compliant.

What is the value of these in the industry? Indian and global.

If anyone has knowledge, please share.

This is a unique and specialised field. Generaly Big corporates specially process related go for various quality certifications. There are lots of compliances involved in getting those certificates. These professionals help in getting certifications and making ensure that proper guidelines being followed constantly.

Based on such certifications, corporates get confidence of their upcoming and existing clients.

This has nothing to do with Chartered Accountants.

[Charchila]

I am assuming you know what these jobs are for, and what they do. Do you have any specific questions in mind other than their value in the industry? There is a good value, because they've to audit corporations to make sure they are following laws, standards and good practices in order to be certified.

[PeaceSeeker]

Originally Posted by ungalprasad

This is a unique and specialised field. Generaly Big corporates specially process related go for various quality certifications. There are lots of compliances involved in getting those certificates. These professionals help in getting certifications and making ensure that proper guidelines being followed constantly.

Based on such certifications, corporates get confidence of their upcoming and existing clients.

This has nothing to do with Chartered Accountants.

Originally Posted by Charchila

I am assuming you know what these jobs are for, and what they do. Do you have any specific questions in mind other than their value in the industry? There is a good value, because they've to audit corporations to make sure they are following laws, standards and good practices in order to be certified.

thanks.

I wanted to know how much compensation can be expected in India for these professionals. I hear that consulting firms like pwc, kpmg. eny etc hire these professionals for good packages. Independent consulting work can also be undertaken.

Is a certification by itself a good enough achievement? or experience in the audit work is also a must b4 expecting a fat paycheck?
Also, what is difference between Auditor & Lead Auditor? Are the certifications different for the two?

More specific questions may follow.

thanks once again.

[Rakhi]

Originally Posted by PeaceSeeker

thanks.

I wanted to know how much compensation can be expected in India for these professionals. I hear that consulting firms like pwc, kpmg. eny etc hire these professionals for good packages. Independent consulting work can also be undertaken.

Is a certification by itself a good enough achievement? or experience in the audit work is also a must b4 expecting a fat paycheck?
Also, what is difference between Auditor & Lead Auditor? Are the certifications different for the two?

More specific questions may follow.

thanks once again.

The best place to find out about the compensation would be through headhunters.

[krantikari]

Originally Posted by Rakhi

The best place to find out about the compensation would be through headhunters.

headhunters are good for lower end jobs.

[Rakhi]

Originally Posted by krantikari

headhunters are good for lower end jobs.

Not sure about India but we have specific locations here who specially cater to higher paying jobs.

[PeaceSeeker]

Further inputs are needed/appreciated.