Audit Assistant

October 18, 2024

Overseas Administration Management

Epping

FULL TIME

Job Overview:
The Audit Assistant supports the audit team in conducting internal and external audits, reviewing financial records, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role involves data collection, documentation, processing financial transactions, and reporting audit findings. The Audit Assistant will also handle invoice processing and adjustments, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:

Audit Support:
Assist in Audit Planning: Support the audit team in planning audit procedures and identifying key areas for review.
Analyse Supporting Documentation: Review and analyze supporting documents for financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Data Collection and Analysis: Gather financial data, accounting records, and other relevant documents needed for audits. Analyze data to identify discrepancies or unusual patterns.
Documentation: Prepare and maintain documentation for audit procedures, findings, and recommendations. Ensure accurate records are kept for all audit-related activities.
Internal Control Assessment: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements where necessary.
Compliance Checks: Verify compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Assist in Report Preparation: Help draft audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
Follow-up on Findings: Track the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding issues.
Collaboration: Work with other departments to obtain information and clarify details as needed.
Financial Adjustments:
Make Necessary Adjustments: Make adjustments to the selling and cost rates as required, ensuring that changes are documented and authorized.
Maintain Margins: Ensure that any changes made to financial data do not impact the intended profit margins on the file.
Invoice and Credit Processing:
Processing Invoices and Credits: Accurately process invoices and credit notes in the accounting system, ensuring timely and proper recording.
Dispute Resolution: Identify discrepancies in supplier invoices and dispute incorrect charges with suppliers to resolve issues.
Supplier Invoice Approval: Review and approve supplier invoices for payment, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accurate.