Audit Assistant Consultant

Audit Assistant Consultant

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Hybrid

Location: Holyoke, MA

NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT.

• Audit Planning and Engagement (Project) Support:
  • Assist in understanding audit objectives, scope, and criteria.
  • Review background documentation such as policies, procedures, regulations.
  • Help prepare risk and control matrices (RCMs) or similar tools.
  • Gather preliminary information for process understanding and walkthroughs.
• Assist with the execution of audit testing:
  • Perform basic audit test procedures (design and operating effectiveness testing).
  • Conduct walkthroughs with process owners.
  • Collect, analyze, and validate audit evidence.
  • Data entry and use of audit tools (e.g., GRC platforms like RSA Archer, SharePoint).
  • Apply professional skepticism while following defined audit steps.
• Documentation & Work papers:
  • Prepare clear, accurate, and complete audit engagement work papers and reports.
  • Ensure documentation supports conclusions reached.
  • Follow internal audit methodology and quality standards.
  • Maintain evidence per retention and confidentiality requirements.
  • Draft instructions and guidelines.
• Communication & Reporting Support:
  • Assist in drafting audit observations and findings.
  • Validate factual accuracy of issues with audit clients.
  • Support management and auditors in preparing engagement results.
• Controls, Risk, and Governance Development & Refinement Tasks:
  • Assist with the development/refinement of internal controls objectives and activities.
  • Assist with risk management criteria.
  • Assist with audit and GRC concepts.
  • Assist with regulatory and operational environment compliance.
  • Adhere to the IIA Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, Competency).

• Basic understanding of audit techniques and sampling.
• Business processes.
• Risk assessment principles.
• Internal control concepts (e.g., COSO, IIA, ISACA, NIST).

• Analytical thinking.
• Professional communication.
• Time management.
• Attention to detail.
• Clear written documentation.
• Proficiency with Office productivity and collaboration tools (MS Office 365, SharePoint, Outlook, Collaboration Tools/Solutions).
• Office computer skills:
  • Understand internet navigation, word processing, spreadsheet usage (MS Office 365).
  • Familiarity with remote work tools 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 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).
  • IIA Certification (e.g., IAP or CIA).
  • PMI Certificate or Certification (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP).
  • Accounting Certificate or Certification.
• 0-2+ years of relevant experience.

MW Resource offers medical, dental, and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MW Resource 401K plan for US based consultants.

MW Resource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.