Audit Assistant

Talentfleet; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentfleet is seeking an Audit Support professional to assist in statutory and internal audit engagements, gather data, and participate in client fieldwork. The role includes data entry in accounting software like Tally, preparing schedules, and performing vouching against supporting documents.

The candidate will work under supervision with focus on accuracy, documentation, and timely delivery during client engagements across Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance required or equivalent.
• CA Foundation/CPT cleared candidates are welcome to apply.
• CA IPCC/Intermediate level registered or cleared desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the audit team in conducting statutory audit procedures for assigned client engagements.
• Support internal audit assignments by gathering process-related data and records from clients.
• Accompany senior team on client visits and participate in fieldwork activities, including physical verification of cash and assets.
• Enter and update financial data in spreadsheets, Tally, or other accounting software and prepare schedules.
• Perform vouching of transactions and verify supporting documents; raise exceptions to senior auditors.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B.Com / BBA / BAF)

CA Foundation / CPT cleared

CA IPCC / Intermediate level registered or cleared

Tools

Tally

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Statutory Audit Support

• Assist the audit team in conducting statutory audit procedures for assigned client engagements.
• Collect, organize, and file audit evidence, documents, and supporting records as instructed.
• Help prepare audit working papers, checklists, and documentation under supervision.
• Verify ledger entries, invoices, and supporting vouchers against books of accounts.
• Flag discrepancies or unusual entries to the senior team member for review.

Internal Audit Support

• Support internal audit assignments by gathering process-related data and records from clients.
• Assist in documenting business processes, internal controls, and operational workflows.
• Carry out basic testing of transactions and controls as per the audit program provided.
• Prepare draft observations and findings summaries for review by the senior auditor.
• Follow up with client teams for pending documents and information during the engagement.

Client Visits & Fieldwork

• Accompany senior team members on client visits and actively participate in fieldwork activities.
• Assist in physical verification of cash, assets, inventory, and other items at client premises.
• Coordinate with client staff for retrieval of records, registers, and supporting data.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner while interacting with client personnel.
• Travel to client locations as required; readiness for regular field assignments is essential.

? Financial Data Entry & Schedules

• Enter and update financial data accurately in spreadsheets, Tally, or other accounting software.
• Prepare and reconcile schedules such as debtors, creditors, fixed assets, and bank reconciliation statements.
• Assist in compiling trial balances, account summaries, and supporting annexures for financial drafts.
• Cross-check figures between financial statements and underlying records for accuracy.
• Ensure all data files and working papers are saved, labeled, and organized as per team guidelines.

Vouching & Verification

• Perform vouching of payment, receipt, purchase, and sales transactions against supporting documents.
• Verify bank statements, petty cash records, and expense vouchers with entries in books of accounts.
• Check authenticity and completeness of invoices, bills, and approval records during audit procedures.
• Record vouching results in prescribed formats and bring exceptions to the notice of the senior auditor.
• Assist in stock counts, fixed asset verification, and confirmation of balances as directed

Preferred candidate profile

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B.Com / BBA / BAF)
• CA Foundation / CPT cleared candidates are welcome to apply.
• Students actively pursuing CA (IPCC / Intermediate level registered or cleared)