auditor
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɔdɪtɝ// UK //ˈɔːdɪtɐ// au·di·tor
n. a person who checks financial records or official documents to make sure they are correct and follow the rules.
n. a professional who examines financial records, accounts, or official documents to verify accuracy and compliance with regulations.
The auditor checked the company's yearly accounts.
An external auditor reviewed the hospital's spending to ensure all funds were used correctly.
The independent auditor flagged several discrepancies in the quarterly report, prompting a deeper investigation into the firm's internal controls.
From Anglo-Norman auditour, from Latin audītor (“hearer, auditor”).