Sample Biography - The Institute of Internal Auditors

Quality Assessment Volunteers Sample Biography Format
The sample biography below demonstrates information to be included in the biography submitted with the volunteer application (Word, 160 KB).

First and Last Name, Designations

XXXXX is the (POSITION), Internal Auditing at XXXXXXXXXX Inc. In this capacity he/she is responsible for ... (Example: directing all internal control reviews and special projects in the financial, compliance, operational and information systems areas of the Company). He/she reports ... (Example: all activities to senior management and the Audit Committee). XXXXX works closely with ... (Example: the external auditors to ensure reliable audit procedures are being performed). He/she also ... (Example: recruits and provides initial training for all professional accounting functions at XXXXXXXXXX and ensures XXXXXXXXXX's Internal Control Group is in compliance with The IIA Standards).

Prior to joining XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX was a (POSITION) - (DEPARTMENT) at XXXXXXX from (DATE), 19XX through (DATE), 19XX. While there he/she was responsible for ... (Example: managing engagement teams which provide professional accounting, auditing and financial consulting services to clients). He/she was involved in the administration of ... (Example: the City, State practice office with duties including scheduling staff, technical training, recruiting and projecting, budgeting and monitoring results of operations).

He/she has experience in the following industries: (Example: Retail and Distribution, Manufacturing, Food and Consumer Products, Trade, Health Care and Governmental). He/she has specialization in ... (Example: Financial and SEC Reporting, Employee Benefit Plans and Internal Control Systems). He/she also has experience in ... (Example: understanding and documenting a wide variety of accounting information systems and analyzing and designing internal control systems to include both preventative and detective controls).

XXXXX graduated from XXXX University in 19XX with a major in XXXXXX. He/she is a ... (Example: Certified Internal Auditor and a Certified Public Accountant). He/she is a member of ... (Example: The Institute of Internal Auditors and was a Vice President of the XXXX Chapter from 19XX-X and is currently President). He/she is a member of the ... (Example: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the State Society of Certified Public Accountants).

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