Audit Assistant

Job description

Audit Assistant – Accounting, Audit Support & Compliance | Remote 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 At the employer, one of our clients is hiring an Audit Assistant to support internal and external audit engagements through accurate documentation, account reconciliations, audit schedules, control testing, and compliance support. This is a detail-heavy, execution-focused role for someone who enjoys structured financial work and keeping records organized and audit-ready. You’ll work closely with finance, accounting, operations, HR, and audit teams to: • Prepare PBC schedules • Reconcile financial accounts • Organize supporting documentation • Assist with internal control testing • Track and respond to audit requests • Maintain accurate audit trails • Support GAAP, IFRS, and SOX compliance If you’re analytical, organized, comfortable working with financial data, and reliable under deadlines, this role is a strong fit. What You’ll Own Audit Preparation & PBC Documentation • Compile and organize PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules • Gather supporting documentation for: • Transactions • Account reconciliations • Contracts • Invoices • Financial records • Maintain structured and audit-ready digital files • Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, accessible, and properly categorized • Track outstanding documentation and follow up on missing information Reconciliations, Testing & Verification • Prepare and review account reconciliations • Investigate discrepancies, variances, and unsupported balances • Assist with audit walkthroughs and internal control testing • Verify supporting documentation for sampled transactions • Match financial activity against underlying records • Clearly document findings, explanations, and supporting evidence • Escalate …