External Auditor Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, In my last year at [Previous Company], I led the annual external audit for mid-market clients and helped identify a material misstatement in revenue recognition that was resolved before year-end. The engagement relied on a targeted testing plan using data from our client’s ERP system, and the result was a clean opinion with fewer restatements than the prior year. I’ve spent most of my career refining planning, risk assessment and evidence gathering to support audit conclusions efficiently. I’m drawn to [Company Name] because of your engagement breadth across financial risk management, reporting and controls. I’ve built practical skills in risk identification, designing audit methodologies, and mapping control gaps to remediation actions. I’ve worked with teams on financial analysis, management reporting and cost control, and I’m comfortable with computerised accounting systems and data analytics to back up findings. One recent engagement stands out: we developed an audit approach that integrated cost accounting data with operational metrics to test profitability across product lines. We uncovered a mismatch between standard costs and actual costs that, once corrected, improved cost visibility and impacted budgeting for the following quarter. The process required disciplined evidence gathering, clear communication with management and a plan that could be executed without disrupting the close. I’m available for a chat to discuss how I can contribute to your external audit team. I can be reached to arrange a time that suits. Kind regards, [Your Name]