Audit Assistant

Audit Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (with flexibility during audit cycles and filing deadlines)
Location: Remote (LATAM, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa Preferred)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly detail-oriented Audit Assistant to support both internal and external audit engagements. This role is responsible for preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, organizing audit documentation, and ensuring records remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready year-round.

You will play a key role in supporting finance and audit teams by maintaining organized documentation, assisting with control testing, and ensuring audit requests are completed accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working with sensitive financial information in a structured environment.

What You’ll Own

Audit Preparation & Documentation

• Compile and organize PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules for auditors
• Gather supporting documentation for transactions, reconciliations, contracts, and financial records
• Maintain organized and audit-ready digital files and documentation systems
• Ensure documentation is accurate, accessible, and properly categorized

Testing & Verification Support

• Assist with audit walkthroughs and internal control testing
• Verify supporting documentation for sampled transactions and account activity
• Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies or variances
• Document findings and ensure explanations are clearly recorded

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Support compliance with GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and internal accounting policies
• Assist with maintaining audit trails and compliance documentation
• Escalate discrepancies, missing information, or control concerns to leadership
• Support risk management and internal control improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with accounting, HR, operations, and finance teams to collect requested records
• Respond to auditor requests promptly and professionally during fieldwork
• Track open audit requests and maintain follow-up logs to ensure deadlines are met

Reporting & Process Support

• Prepare audit status updates and request trackers for management
• Assist in documenting recommendations to improve controls and processes
• Support ongoing audit readiness and documentation maintenance throughout the year

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You are highly detail-oriented and organized
• You are comfortable working with confidential financial information
• You thrive in deadline-driven environments and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• You communicate clearly and professionally across departments
• You are proactive in following up, documenting work, and maintaining accuracy
• You enjoy structured, process-driven work and operational consistency

Required Experience & Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in audit support, accounting, or finance
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills including:
• Pivot tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Reconciliations
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed documentation accurately

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Exposure to SOX, PCAOB, or industry compliance requirements
• Experience supporting external auditors or internal audit teams
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks such as COSO or ISO
• Experience in public accounting, audit support, or corporate finance environments

What a Typical Day Looks Like

An Audit Assistant’s day revolves around collecting, organizing, and verifying financial documentation to support efficient audit execution. You will:
• Review audit request lists and prioritize outstanding items
• Prepare reconciliations and audit schedules for financial accounts
• Pull invoices, contracts, transaction records, and supporting documentation for auditors
• Assist with testing and walkthrough documentation for internal controls
• Update audit trackers and follow up with internal departments on open requests
• Maintain organized audit files and ensure all documentation is audit-ready

In essence: you help ensure audits are completed efficiently, accurately, and with complete supporting documentation.

Key Metrics for Success

• Percentage of audit requests completed on time
• Accuracy and completeness of reconciliations and schedules
• Zero material findings caused by missing documentation
• Organized and audit-ready documentation maintained consistently
• Positive feedback from auditors and finance leadership
• Timely follow-up and request management during audit cycles

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Practical Task (e.g., reconcile a sample account or prepare a mock audit schedule)
• Client Interview with Audit/Finance Leadership
• Offer & Background Verification

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