What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Assistant Consultant position at MWResource, Inc.?
Audit Assistant Consultant
Duration: 6 months with Possibility of Extension
Hybrid
Holyoke, MA
Responsibilities
- Assist with the following:
- Assist in understanding the 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
2. Assist with the Execution of Audit Testing
- Assist with the following:
o Perform basic audit test procedures (design and operating effectiveness testing)
o Conducting walkthroughs with process owners
o Collect, analyze, and validate audit evidence
o Data entry and use of audit tools (e.g., GRC platforms like RSA Archer, SharePoint, etc.)
o Apply professional skepticism while following defined audit steps
3. Documentation & Workpapers
- Assist with the following:
- 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
- Drafting instructions and guidelines
4. Communication & Reporting Support
- Assist with the following:
- Assist in drafting audit observations and findings
- Validate factual accuracy of issues with audit clients
- Support management and auditors in preparing engagement results
5. Controls, Risk, and Governance Development and Refinement Tasks
- Assist with the development and/or refinement of:
o Internal controls objectives and activities
o Risk management criteria
o Audit and GRC concepts
o Regulatory and operational environments compliance
- Adhere to the IIA Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, Competency)
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Technical Knowledge
Basic understanding of:
- Internal control concepts (e.g., COSO, IIA, ISACA, NIST, etc.)
- Audit techniques and sampling
- Business processes
- Risk assessment principles
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Clear written documentation
- Professional communication
- Time management
- Proficiency with Office productivity and collaboration tools (MS Office 365, SharePoint, Outlook, Collaboration Tools/Solutions)
- Office Computer Skills:
o Understanding how to navigate the internet, use word processing software, and manage spreadsheets, etc., i.e., MS Office 365 and collaboration tools
o Familiarity with tools for remote work, such as video conferencing and team collaboration software
Educational Desired Requirements/Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in
o Accounting
o Finance
o Business
o Information Systems
- In lieu of formal education, a professional certification is desired—at least one certification:
o ISACA Certificate or Certification, e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, etc.
o IIA Certification, e.g., IAP or CIA
o PMI Certificate or Certification, e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, etc.
o Accounting Certificate or Certification
- 0-2 years of relevant experience
MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
MWResource Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.
Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.