Audit Assistant Consultant

MWResource•Holyoke, MA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension, located in Holyoke, MA. The role is hybrid and requires candidates to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship throughout the duration of the contract. The Audit Assistant Consultant will support various aspects of the audit process, including planning, execution, documentation, communication, and controls development.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Systems.
In lieu of formal education, a professional certification is desired—at least one certification: ISACA Certificate or Certification (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, etc.), IIA Certification (e.g., IAP or CIA), PMI Certificate or Certification (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, etc.), or Accounting Certificate or Certification.
0–2+ years of relevant experience.
Basic understanding of internal control concepts (e.g., COSO, IIA, ISACA, NIST, etc.).
Basic understanding of audit techniques and sampling.
Basic understanding of business processes.
Basic understanding of risk assessment principles.
Proficiency with Office productivity and collaboration tools (MS Office 365, SharePoint, Outlook, Collaboration Tools/Solutions).
Understanding how to navigate the internet, use word processing software, and manage spreadsheets, i.e., MS Office 365 and collaboration tools.
Familiarity with tools for remote work, such as video conferencing and team collaboration software.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Possibility of extension for the 6-month duration.

Responsibilities

Assist in understanding audit objectives, scope, and criteria.
Review background documentation (policies, procedures, regulations).
Help prepare risk and control matrices (RCMs) or similar tools.
Gather preliminary information for process understanding and walkthroughs.
Perform basic audit test procedures (design and operating effectiveness testing).
Conduct walkthroughs with process owners.
Collect, analyze, and validate audit evidence.
Perform data entry and use of audit tools (e.g., GRC platforms like RSA Archer, SharePoint, etc.).
Apply professional skepticism while following defined audit steps.
Prepare clear, accurate, and complete audit engagement workpapers and reports.
Ensure documentation supports conclusions reached.
Follow internal audit methodology and quality standards.
Maintain evidence in accordance with retention and confidentiality requirements.
Draft instructions and guidelines.
Assist in drafting audit observations and findings.
Validate factual accuracy of issues with audit clients.
Support management and auditors in preparing engagement results.
Assist with the development and/or refinement of internal controls objectives and activities.
Assist with the development and/or refinement of risk management criteria.
Assist with the development and/or refinement of audit and GRC concepts.
Assist with the development and/or refinement of regulatory and operational environments compliance.
Adhere to the IIA Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, Competency).