# Audit Assistant Consultant

> MWResource, Inc. · Holyoke, United States (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-06-02

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

**Audit Assistant Consultant**

**Duration: 6 months with Possibility of Extension**

**Hybrid**

**Holyoke, MA**

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

Responsibilities

1.  Audit Planning and Engagement (Project) Support

-   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

## Requirements

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

## Benefits

_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._

## Apply

[Apply at MWResource, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/mwresource-inc/j/DE2BB5F223/apply)

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