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An Internal Audit Assistant provides direct support to internal auditors by assisting with various audit tasks including data gathering, analysis, document review, and report preparation, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations, while identifying potential risks and areas for process improvement within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Collection and Analysis: Gather relevant financial and operational data from various departments and analyze data using spreadsheets and audit software to identify trends and anomalies.
2. Document Review: Examine supporting documentation for transactions and processes to verify accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
3. Audit Planning and Execution: Assist in developing audit plans, performing walk-throughs, and executing audit procedures according to established audit methodologies.
4. Control Testing: Execute control testing procedures to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify potential weaknesses.
5. Issue Identification and Reporting: Identify audit findings and discrepancies, document observations clearly, and contribute to the preparation of audit reports with recommendations for improvement.
6. Communication and Coordination: Maintain effective communication with auditees, provide updates on audit progress, and address inquiries regarding audit findings.
7. Compliance Monitoring: Assist in monitoring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
8. Administrative Tasks: Maintain audit documentation, file reports, and update audit databases. Update, email, and download needed documentation pertaining to but not limited to legal cases/information.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Accounting and Finance Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and internal controls.
2. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions.
3. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis and documentation.
4. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.
5. Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and ability to learn audit-specific software.
6. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other audit team members.

Education and Experience:

1. Relevant experience in accounting or internal audit functions, although entry-level candidates may be considered.
2. Automotive background helpful, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

This position is based in a motor vehicle dealership environment. Occasional physical activity such as reaching below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping to inspect repairs, and lifting and carrying objects over 20 lbs. Exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust, and vehicle exhaust, along with high levels of noise is expected daily. You may be subjected to weather conditions both inside and outside. You may be required to wear protective equipment when necessary. Occasional sedentary work is expected. Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of the work assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.