Audit Assistant

Description

Summary: We're hiring an Audit Assistant to support internal and external audits, financial reconciliations, and compliance processes, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records. Highlights: 1. Gain hands-on experience in audit and financial compliance 2. Work closely with finance teams and external auditors 3. Build strong skills in reconciliations, reporting, and documentation **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.