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Audit Assistant

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Junior (1-2 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Google Sheets
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 1–2 years of experience in audit support, accounting, or finance
  • Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations)
  • Familiarity with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Requirements:

  • Prepare and organize PBC schedules, gather supporting documentation, and maintain audit-ready files
  • Assist in audit walkthroughs, control testing, and verify data for audit samples and reconciliations
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal policies, support SOX testing, document findings and escalate discrepancies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors to gather data, support audits, and maintain audit reporting/documentation

Job description

Audit Assistant (Accounting, Reconciliations, GAAP/IFRS – Remote, U.S. Hours)

About the Role

We’re hiring an Audit Assistant to support internal and external audits, financial reconciliations, and compliance processes.

This is a detail-focused role where you’ll prepare audit schedules, reconcile accounts, and maintain audit-ready documentation. You’ll work closely with finance teams and auditors to ensure records are accurate, compliant, and well-organized.

If you have experience in audit support, accounting, or finance and are strong in Excel and data accuracy, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Audit Preparation

  • Prepare and organize PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules
  • Gather supporting documentation (transactions, contracts, reconciliations)
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready files

Testing & Verification

  • Assist in audit walkthroughs and control testing
  • Verify supporting data for audit samples and requests
  • Reconcile account balances and document variance explanations

Compliance & Controls

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards and internal policies
  • Support SOX testing and regulatory requirements (if applicable)
  • Document findings and escalate discrepancies

Collaboration

  • Work with accounting, finance, HR, and operations teams to gather data
  • Support external auditors during audit cycles and fieldwork

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare audit status reports for management
  • Maintain logs of audit requests and follow-ups
  • Assist in improving internal controls and audit processes

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of experience in audit support, accounting, or finance
  • Strong proficiency in:
    • Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations)
  • Familiarity with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple audit requests and deadlines
  • Comfortable working remote during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Exposure to SOX, PCAOB, or compliance standards
  • Experience supporting external auditors
  • Knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO, ISO)

Tools & Tech

  • Excel / Google Sheets
  • Accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
  • Audit tracking and documentation tools

Why Join

  • Gain hands-on experience in audit and financial compliance
  • Work closely with finance teams and external auditors
  • Build strong skills in reconciliations, reporting, and documentation
  • Opportunity to grow within accounting and audit functions
  • Fully remote role with structured, process-driven work

What Success Looks Like

  • Audit requests completed accurately and on time
  • High-quality reconciliations and audit schedules
  • Well-organized, audit-ready documentation
  • Minimal audit findings due to missing or incorrect data
  • Positive feedback from auditors and finance leadership

Apply Now

If you’re an Audit Assistant who thrives in accuracy, organization, and financial compliance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help ensure smooth, efficient, and audit-ready financial operations.

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