About AssuranceLab 

In 2017, AssuranceLab rapidly emerged as a dependable tech-enabled audit firm trusted by startups, tech unicorns and large global companies worldwide. We assist clients in achieving a variety of compliance certifications. Our objective when founding AssuranceLab was to develop a new and better way of conducting audits. Our mission is to promote trust, growth, and better company practices with audits.

We do audits differently. Our in-house built Pillar platform and innovative audit process removes the typical audit headaches for our team and our clients. Our tech-driven approach allows us to work remotely, flexibly, and manage audit clients in 12 countries around the world from our Australian base. AssuranceLab was founded to meet the modern world's trust requirements, which include adhering to global cybersecurity standards, the privacy rights of consumers, and expanding our footprint in environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

We're on a path of expansion, having doubled our team size in the last year, and we invite you to join us on our journey. We're a fully distributed team and we encourage candidates from all locations in Australia to apply for this remote position.

About the role 

As a Graduate Consultant, you will have a diverse set of responsibilities focused on building your skills and contributing to the success of our engagements. Your primary tasks will include, but not be limited to:

Building Client Relationships:

• Work towards developing strong relationships with clients.
• Receive guidance and support to effectively engage with clients and understand their needs.

Verifying Clients' Control Practices:

• Collect and review information and documentation to assess clients' control practices.
• Align the assessments with industry standards such as SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, Consumer Data Right.
• Seek guidance when needed to ensure compliance with established standards.

Client Communications and Query Resolution:

• Communicate with clients to address their queries and concerns.
• Collaborate with your team to respond effectively to audit queries and resolve issues.
• Demonstrate reasonable written and verbal communication skills.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Keep management informed about the progress of engagements.
• Document audit files in accordance with the requirements of our CPA firm partner and CA ANZ standards.

Our continuous learning program also includes regular training sessions on continuous audit, cybersecurity, leadership development training, plus rotational opportunities to work on different audits with different teams. 🤝 📚

We would love you to have 

Having some entry-level cybersecurity qualifications is, of course, a plus. You should already have some knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, including a basic understanding of compliance frameworks, such as SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001 and CDR. The other key things we are looking for are: 

• Passion for Learning: you have an eagerness to continuously learn and grow in the cybersecurity auditing field.
• Strong Work Ethic: you have a diligent and dedicated approach to your work, showing commitment to personal and team success.
• Effective Communication: you seek to improve your written and verbal communication skills, which is an essential skill in client interactions.
• Adaptability: you have an ability to adapt to new challenges and tasks with a positive attitude.
• Collaborative Mindset: you're a team player, you have a desire to work collaboratively, supporting colleagues to solve problems. 
• Critical Thinking: you are a strong problem-solver and use your critical thinking skills to identify areas for process improvement.
• Initiative: you have a proactive attitude, showing the initiative to seek coaching and support when needed.
• Cultural Alignment: you resonate with AssuranceLab's values (see below), including a commitment to promoting trust, growth, and better company practices.
• Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset and the ability to articulate AssuranceLab's identity and value proposition.

How we support you

AssuranceLab’s values are our North Star with how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support each other. Do our values resonate with you?

• Our people are our greatest asset.
• We're courageous and candid, every day.
• We trailblaze the unknown path to accelerate trust in the business world.
• We are ALWAYS customer-led.
• We are human, and vulnerability is the key to our success as a company.
• We care about our impact

We are honoured to be recognised as a Top Startup Employer for 2023 by My Startup Gig, which stands as an independent verification of our exceptional workplace culture. This award is a testament to our team's dedication and our enduring commitment to our core values.

When you join AssuranceLab, you can look forward to a fulfilling sense of purpose and belonging. Our benefits include:

• Remote-first and truly flexible work arrangements. As a fully distributed company with team members located throughout Australia, you'll have the liberty and adaptability to manage your own work schedule.
• A forward-thinking workplace with a progressive leave policy that includes generous paid time off. We are committed to ensuring that you prosper both inside and outside of work. We trust you to use sound judgement and take the necessary time off to bring your best self to work.
• Sponsored personal development and training that allows you to earn while you learn.
• Exciting, innovative, high-growth clients to work with.
• A generous bonus structure.
• Support for positive social causes such as non-profit organisations and for-purpose clients, along with 'giving back' initiatives (such as matched donations). As a B-Corp-Certified organisation, we take pride in balancing our purpose with profit.
• Regular team off sites and meet ups.

What does the application process look like?

Ready to kickstart your career in Cyber Security Auditing with AssuranceLab? If you believe you're the right fit for this exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you! 

Important: As we receive many applications for our entry-level roles, candidates who create and include a Loom video in their application (https://www.loom.com/) with the following key points will be prioritised in the screening process.

The video should be up to 5 minutes in length and include;

• A bit about you personally and professionally.
• Any relevant experience.
• What interests you about this role and company.
• Why you feel you are well suited for the role.
• Anything else you feel would benefit your application.

We value each and every candidate who expresses interest in our roles, and we would love to personally contact everyone. However, please understand that our hiring team is small and we have limited capacity to personally respond to every application. If you are a good fit for the position, you will hear from us to set up a 15-minute intro call to learn more about you and confirm your interest. 

After the phone screen, our interview process involves a 45-minute interview with the hiring team via Google Meet. If you are not successful following this initial interview, you'll receive feedback on the reasons why you've not progressed. The final step in our recruitment process is a further discussion with some of our team members and co-founders to confirm your suitability. From there, we will discuss your job offer, pending reference checks.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We think having a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial, and we value every voice that adds to our team. We actively work towards eliminating any bias in our recruitment process because we believe everyone should have an equal opportunity to join us.

We want to make sure our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you have a medical condition or disability and need any reasonable accommodations during the application process, please shoot us an email bradley@assurancelab.cpa and let us know what you need. #

Apply now to join our team and kickstart your career in Cybersecurity Auditing! 💻 🔒