About the role
Audit assistants work closely with auditors to support them in their task of reviewing and analyzing companies' financial reports. They are often recent graduates from economics or accounting programs at universities and colleges. Audit assistants are an essential part of the audit process and contribute to ensuring financial transparency.Responsibilities
Audit assistants help prepare documentation, perform analyses of financial data, and compile reports. They participate in audits by checking accounts and financial transactions. Their work also involves assisting in the compilation of annual reports and following up on the client's internal controls.Skills and tools
Audit assistants must have a good knowledge of accounting and an understanding of financial principles. They use accounting software and databases to gather and analyze information. Key skills include accuracy, analytical ability, and good communication skills. Common competencies demanded by employers are revision, redovisning and bokslut.