Auditors should have certain knowledge and skills; while audit team leaders should have some additional knowledge and skills. From the following…

According to the PECB Candidate Handbook1, audit team leaders should have the following

additional knowledge and skills compared to auditors:

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Plan the audit, including preparing the audit plan, assigning work to the audit team members

and coordinating their activities

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Make effective use of resources provided to the audit, such as personnel, time, budget and

equipment

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Manage the audit process, including leading the opening and closing meetings, directing the

audit team, resolving conflicts and ensuring the audit objectives are achieved

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Review and approve the audit report and audit findings

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Communicate with the client and other interested parties throughout the audit

Reference: 1: PECB Candidate Handbook - ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, pages 9-10.