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Re: First Time Internal Auditor
One thing that I learned (I am a relatively new auditor for my company) was that always ensure that you conduct opening / closing meetings with all the auditees. This ensures that this is not just a routine mundane job that needs to be done. I communicate the audit plan to auditees as well as top management and the MR so that they are aware of the audit and it also conveys everyone in the company that this is a serious business (Nothing against people, but looking for a scope of improvement).
While I ensure that audit is not taken lightly, humor and diplomacy are the best ice-breakers. Another important thing is to discuss the observances, non-conformations with the auditees and explain what is expected by the system before documenting them.
I always conclude the audit with assurance that the auditees can approach me anytime if they need any help with non-conformances / observations that are generated during the audit.
One thing that I learned (I am a relatively new auditor for my company) was that always ensure that you conduct opening / closing meetings with all the auditees. This ensures that this is not just a routine mundane job that needs to be done. I communicate the audit plan to auditees as well as top management and the MR so that they are aware of the audit and it also conveys everyone in the company that this is a serious business (Nothing against people, but looking for a scope of improvement).
While I ensure that audit is not taken lightly, humor and diplomacy are the best ice-breakers. Another important thing is to discuss the observances, non-conformations with the auditees and explain what is expected by the system before documenting them.
I always conclude the audit with assurance that the auditees can approach me anytime if they need any help with non-conformances / observations that are generated during the audit.