What Is a Career in Internal Audit Like? In Conversation with a Chief Internal Audit Officer

On the show today we meet Kate! Kate works as a Chief Internal Audit Officer in the financial services industry in the UK.
Kate kindly shares with us:
Area of expertise (02:51)

• Common misconceptions of the internal audit role
• An overview of the financial services industry: retail banks & building societies
• The purpose of the internal audit role
• Internal audit versus external audit
• An overview of the typical roles within an internal audit department
• What a chief internal audit officer does on an average day
• Most enjoyable parts of the role
• Challenging parts of the role
• Proudest moments in the role

Career journey (44:54)

• How Kate became a chief internal audit officer from aspiring doctor
• Highs of the career journey
• Challenges of the career journey
• Importance of role models and mentors

Advice (01:59:21)

• Helpful education, training and skills for aspiring internal audit professionals
• The future of the internal audit profession
• Advice and resources for people who are keen to find out more about a career in the internal audit profession:
  • The Institute of Internal Auditors
• Advice for her younger self and you!

Other resources:

• Love and Work – Marcus Buckingham
• What if I Say the Wrong Thing – Vernā̄. Myers
• Daring Greatly – Brené Brown

We also talk about:

• Having the courage to make tough decisions
• The importance of choosing a company and culture where you can be yourself
• Managing imposter syndrome
• The importance of taking risks and putting yourself in the ‘arena’
• Knowing and believing in your own value and worth

So if you’re curious and wondering what a chief internal audit officer does or how to become a chief internal audit officer or you just want to be inspired – listen or watch and enjoy!
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