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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
Timely resolution of outstanding audit requests
Positive feedback from auditors and finance leadership
Strong documentation and follow-up discipline
Why This Role Stands Out
Hands-on exposure to internal and external audits
Experience working with financial controls and compliance
Opportunity to strengthen accounting and audit fundamentals
Cross-functional exposure across finance and business operations
Fully remote environment
Strong career progression opportunities into:
Senior Audit Associate
Internal Auditor
Staff Accountant
Senior Accountant
Financial Analyst
Audit & Compliance roles
Interview Process
Initial Phone Screen
Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
Practical Task — Account Reconciliation or Mock Audit Schedule
Client Interview with Audit / Finance Leadership
Offer & Background Verification
Apply Now
If you:
Have experience in accounting, finance, or audit support
Are strong with Excel and financial reconciliations
Enjoy detailed, structured financial work
Can maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation
Thrive in deadline-driven environments
We’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and build your experience across audit execution, accounting, internal controls, financial documentation, and compliance .
Important: Spark Hire Video Interview
As part of our application process, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire .
This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and highlight your experience with audit support, accounting, reconciliations, PBC schedules, Excel, financial documentation, internal controls, and compliance .
Please complete your Spark Hire interview promptly after receiving the invitation. Candidates who do not complete the video interview may not move forward in the hiring process.
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