Audit Assistant

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking an audit assistant to support the team in executing the audit engagements of the company. This role involves assisting in auditing, accounting, data analysis, documentation, and preparing audit reports in accordance with professional standards and company policies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and performing internal and external audit engagements
• Collect, analyze, and verify financial data and documentation of the data
• Assist in developing and executing risk-based audit plans covering various business functions and jurisdictions.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate budgeting and international accounting and auditing policies, procedures, principles and standards.
• Prepare audit working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Reconciliation of accounts and finalisation of the reports.
• A high degree of computer literacy; experience with ERP financial systems is an advantage.
• Current knowledge of insurance & Reinsurance industry practices, trends and issues
• Supporting the team in drafting audit findings and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global offices to obtain necessary information and ensure audit readiness.
• Support special reviews,investigations, and ad-hoc assignments as required

Preferred candidate profile

• BCom/ CA Intermediate
• Experience of 3-5 years in Financial Audit and/or Finance is a must
• Experience in Insurance field is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a professional audit environment