noun
inspector; auditor; examiner; comptroller
An official title for someone who inspects, audits, or examines accounts, procedures, or compliance, often in government or corporate settings.
監査官が会社の帳簿を調べた。
The auditor examined the company's books.
彼は国税庁の監査官として働いている。
He works as an inspector for the National Tax Agency.
検査官 focuses on physical or technical inspection, whereas 監査官 emphasizes auditing of accounts, procedures, or compliance.
Compound of 監査 (audit, inspection) and 官 (official, government position).