Audit Specialist

Job Title: Audit Specialist / Data Analyst Salary: 50,000-60,000 per month depending on the experience. Location: Onsite - Sector 75, Mohali Schedule: 8:30PM to 5:30AM (IST) Night shift MUST have skills: - Required at least 3-5 years of MS word and MS Excel reporting experience. - Advanced proficiency in Excel, including expertise in complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros. - Must have excellent communication skills. - Looking for the local candidate only, who can come to the office. POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Audit Specialist to oversee and optimize our operational processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for identifying areas of improvement, implementing best practices, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. This role will play a critical part in enhancing our operational efficiency, mitigating risks, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conduct comprehensive audits of internal operational processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps. - Develop audit plans, checklists, and procedures to ensure thorough and systematic evaluations of operational activities. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data, documentation, and information necessary for conducting audits. - Analyze audit findings, prepare detailed reports, and present actionable recommendations to management for process optimization and compliance enhancement - Ensure data accuracy in all internal systems by completing on-demand audits of new hire data entries and working with the onboarding team to correct errors. - Implement corrective actions and preventive measures to address identified deficiencies and mitigate operational risks. - Monitor and track the implementation of audits recommendations to ensure timely and effective resolution. - Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practices. - Provide training and guidance to staff members on operational procedures, compliance requirements, and audit processes. - Continuously review and refine audit methodologies and tools to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audit processes. - Support internal and external audit activities as needed, including coordinating audit requests, and providing necessary documentation and support. - Maintain accurate data in company and client systems related to new hires, including payroll adjustments, state WC code verifications, and reconciliations - Assist with the data entry onboarding tasks from time to time. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: - Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights. - Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting. - Proficient in using audit tools, software, and MS Office applications. - Advanced proficiency in audit tools, software, and MS Office applications, including advanced skills in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and macros) - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders. - Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent audit projects. - Proactive mindset with a demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes of issues, develop creative solutions, and implement corrective actions to address audit findings and improve operational effectiveness. - High integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to upholding confidentiality and professionalism. - Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and techniques to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks. - Understanding of payroll processing, benefits administration, employee onboarding/offboarding procedures, and other HR-related processes relevant to the staffing industry would be beneficial, though not mandatory. - Experience in the temporary staffing industry is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to sit for 2 hours without standing, sit up to 8+ hours per day. - Ability to engage fine motor skills such as typing and writing for up to 2 hours without a break, use fine motor skills for up to 8+ hours per day. - Ability to see and read computer screens, employment documents and correspondence.