Audit Assistant Consultant

MWResource, Inc.

Audit Assistant Consultant supporting audit engagements in Holyoke, MA. Involved in audit planning, testing, documentation, and communication support.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeHolyoke • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Audit Planning and Engagement (Project) Support
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
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, etc.)
Apply professional skepticism while following defined audit steps
Documentation & Workpapers
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
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 and Refinement Tasks
Assist with the development and/or refinement of internal controls objectives and activities, risk management criteria, audit and GRC concepts, and regulatory and operational environments compliance.
Adhere to the IIA Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, Competency).

Requirements

What you’ll need

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), or Accounting Certificate or Certification.
0–2+ years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

audit planningaudit testingrisk and control matricesdata analysisdocumentation preparationaudit evidence validationinternal controls developmentrisk managementGRC conceptsregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

professional skepticismcommunicationreportingattention to detailorganizational skillscollaborationcritical thinkingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsethical judgment

Certifications

CISACISMCRISCIAPCIAPMPPMI-ACPAccounting CertificateISACA CertificateIIA Certification