Audit Assistant

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 Pavago, 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 unresolved discrepancies appropriately Compliance & Internal Controls Support compliance with applicable: GAAP IFRS SOX requirements Internal accounting policies You’ll also: Maintain clear audit trails and compliance documentation Support internal control testing and documentation Identify missing documentation or potential control issues Escalate concerns to finance or audit leadership Assist with risk management and control-improvement initiatives Auditor & Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate with: Accounting Finance HR Operations Internal and external auditors Collect requested records from relevant departments Respond to auditor requests promptly and professionally Maintain audit request and follow-up trackers Monitor outstanding items to ensure deadlines are met Help keep audit fieldwork organized and moving forward Audit Reporting & Process Support Prepare audit status updates for management Maintain PBC and audit request trackers Support documentation of audit findings and recommendations Assist with identifying opportunities to strengthen controls Maintain year-round audit readiness rather than preparing documentation only during audit periods Requirements – Must Have Experience 1–2+ years of experience in: Audit support Accounting Finance Financial operations Experience preparing or reviewing financial documentation and reconciliations Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive financial information Excel / Google Sheets Strong working knowledge of: Pivot Tables VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP Account reconciliations Financial schedules Data organization and analysis Accounting Systems Familiarity with one or more of: QuickBooks NetSuite SAP Oracle Similar accounting or ERP systems Core Skills Exceptional attention to detail Strong organizational and documentation skills Excellent written and verbal English communication Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines simultaneously Strong follow-up discipline Ability to identify discrepancies and investigate supporting records Comfortable working remotely during U.S. business hours Preferred Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Experience supporting internal or external audit teams Public accounting, corporate finance, or audit support experience Exposure to: SOX PCAOB requirements GAAP IFRS Familiarity with internal control frameworks such as: COSO ISO Experience preparing PBC schedules or responding directly to auditor requests What Makes You a Strong Fit You: Notice discrepancies others might overlook Keep financial records structured and easy to verify Follow up consistently until outstanding requests are resolved Work accurately even under tight audit deadlines Communicate professionally across departments Are comfortable working within structured processes and controls Handle confidential information responsibly Take ownership of documentation instead of waiting to be reminded Enjoy reconciliation, verification, and detail-oriented financial work What a Typical Day Looks Like You may: Review the latest audit request list Prioritize outstanding PBC items Prepare account reconciliations and audit schedules Pull invoices, contracts, transaction records, and other supporting documentation Verify sampled transactions against financial records Assist with internal control walkthroughs and testing Follow up with internal departments for missing documents Update audit trackers and status reports Investigate discrepancies and document explanations Organize completed documentation for auditor review In short: you help ensure audits are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time by keeping financial documentation complete, reconciled, organized, and audit-ready. Key Metrics for Success Percentage of audit requests completed on time Accuracy and completeness of reconciliations Accuracy of PBC schedules Zero material findings caused by missing documentation Consistently organized and audit-ready records Tim… Read the full description on Himalayas.