Deliver High-Assurance Risk Governance While A Managed
Internal Auditor Virtual Assistant
Runs PBC Tracking, Workpapers & SOX Testing
Eliminate the administrative grind of chasing control owners for documentation, cross-referencing IPE populations, formatting Risk and Control Matrices (RACM), and compiling audit committee packs. Get an audit-trained assistant overseen by a dedicated project manager—delivering zero management overhead and up to 70% cost savings.
PBC Coordination
Request Tracking & Aging
SOX 404 Testing
Evidence & Walkthroughs
Data Completeness
IPE & Population Sampling
Governance Reports
RACM & Finding Trackers
Audit Management & GRC Ecosystem
Platforms Your Internal Auditor VA Operates Fluently
Proficient navigation across industry-standard audit management systems, GRC platforms, analytics tools, and process documentation suites.
Audit Engagement Operations Support
What Your Internal Auditor Virtual Assistant Handles
Offload operational coordination, repetitive workpaper formatting, sample selection, and control testing support. Keep your audit team focused on risk assessments, technical root causes, and board advisory.
PBC Request Tracking & Stakeholder Coordination
- Building and maintaining centralized PBC (Provided By Client) registers in AuditBoard or Smartsheet
- Following up professionally with process owners on outstanding evidence items and overdue deadlines
- Pre-screening received files against request criteria for completeness before routing to senior auditors
SOX 404 Control Testing & Workpaper Preparation
- Setting up electronic workpaper templates with standardized indexing, lead sheets, and tickmark legends
- Performing initial attribute testing on standardized controls (e.g., dual authorizations, 3-way matching)
- Cross-referencing supporting invoices, bank records, and POs directly to test sheets for review
Population Completeness & IPE Verification
- Validating Information Produced by Entity (IPE/IUC) by tying raw population totals back to the general ledger
- Executing non-statistical and monetary unit sampling methodologies based on predetermined audit scopes
- Screening populations for duplicate payments, outlier transaction values, and sequential gap breaks
RACM Updates & Process Flowcharting
- Updating Risk and Control Matrices (RACM) with verified control descriptions, frequencies, and owners
- Drafting business process swimlane diagrams in Microsoft Visio or Lucidchart based on walkthrough notes
- Documenting key Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrices across enterprise purchasing and payroll cycles
Issue Tracking & Remediation Monitoring (CAP)
- Maintaining the master audit observation and open findings tracker across all business units
- Checking in regularly with corrective action plan (CAP) owners on remediation milestone progress
- Collating re-testing proof documents once management claims a deficient control has been fixed
Audit Committee Reporting & Deck Formatting
- Formatting quarterly Audit Committee slide decks with heat maps, aging graphs, and status dashboards
- Proofreading draft internal audit reports for grammatical accuracy, tone, and consistent terminology
- Organizing final audit workpaper binders for external audit (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG) reliance
The SageDoer Workflow
A Remote Workforce Without The Management Overhead!
Bypass the hassle of recruiting, training, and managing staff – we oversee the entire process on your behalf at absolutely no extra charge.
Submit Requirements
Share your specific project needs with us to get started. Choose your preferred channel to reach out: Email, Contact Form, WhatsApp.
Finalise the Deal
Our dedicated project manager will promptly get back to you to review your goals, outline a tailored strategy, and finalise the partnership details.
Expert Execution
Your project manager takes full charge of the operations, getting the work done seamlessly and efficiently through our internal team of vetted experts.
Pay Only for Output
We log and charge exclusively for the virtual assistant's actual working time. Your dedicated project manager's supervision is completely free.
Transparent Hourly Pricing
Scale Your Audit Capacity With Up To 70% Savings
Augment your internal audit department with verified testing and workpaper support without the cost of Big 4 loan-staffing.
Part-Time
20 Hours Per WeekIdeal for regional audit teams or advisory practices needing steady support for PBC request management, RACM updates, and remediation re-testing.
- Pay only for hours of pure work
- Dedicated Project Manager included
- Free management supervision
- Zero setup or onboarding fees
- No monthly membership charges
Full-Time
40 Hours Per WeekDesigned for enterprises during high-volume interim and year-end SOX testing cycles, multi-entity internal audits, and external audit readiness programs.
- Pay only for hours of pure work
- Dedicated Project Manager included
- Free management supervision
- Zero setup or onboarding fees
- No monthly membership charges
The Smart Choice
Traditional Platforms vs. SageDoer
Why chief audit executives and risk directors choose SageDoer's supervised model over unvetted freelance portals.
| Criteria | Traditional Platforms |
THE SMART CHOICE: SageDoer
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|---|---|---|
| Platform & Management Fees | Up to 40% in hidden markups, bidding, and memberships | 0% Hidden Fees. Pay strictly for hours worked. |
| Daily Team Management | You must juggle and supervise multiple freelancers | Dedicated Project Manager acts as your single point of contact |
| Quality Assurance | Hit-or-miss talent with unverified credentials and high security risks | Internally vetted, rigorously trained premium experts |
| Hiring & Deployment Speed | Endless cycles of interviewing and testing candidates | Instant delegation. We immediately assign the right specialist. |
| Billing & Invoicing | Complex, multi-freelancer invoices with currency headaches | Simple, unified, centralised USD invoicing |
| Staff Turnover & Replacements | Start the hiring and training process all over again | Seamless internal replacements with zero workflow disruption |
Trusted by Global Audit Directors & Risk Advisory Practices
Real operational feedback from audit departments executing compliant internal audits on schedule.
"During our mid-year SOX 404 testing, chasing PBC requests across 14 global controllers was consuming half my senior auditors' time. Our SageDoer VA took over AuditBoard request aging and initial sample testing. It completely unlocked our engagement timeline."
David Whitehall, CIA, CPA
Director of Internal Audit, SaaS Enterprise (Chicago, IL)
"The population reconciliation and IPE tie-out support was flawless. Our assistant matched sub-ledger exports to GL balances in SAP, identified exclusions, and prepared our sampling schedules without a single calculation error. Exceptional attention to detail."
Rachel Greenberg
SOX Compliance Senior Manager (Dallas, TX)
"We run a boutique risk consulting practice. Using SageDoer instead of hiring local contractors slashed our overhead by 65%. Their dedicated PM ensures every tickmark, lead sheet, and Visio flowchart follows our firm's strict documentation standards."
Keith MacIntyre
Managing Partner, Governance Advisory (Toronto, Canada)
"Quarterly audit committee reporting used to mean three late nights fixing slide layouts and compiling open deficiency tables. Our SageDoer assistant formats our dashboard deck perfectly in Workiva and PowerPoint. Total lifesaver."
Theresa Lawson, CISA
Chief Audit Executive, Financial Services (Charlotte, NC)
"During our mid-year SOX 404 testing, chasing PBC requests across 14 global controllers was consuming half my senior auditors' time. Our SageDoer VA took over AuditBoard request aging and initial sample testing. It completely unlocked our engagement timeline."
David Whitehall, CIA, CPA
Director of Internal Audit, SaaS Enterprise (Chicago, IL)
"The population reconciliation and IPE tie-out support was flawless. Our assistant matched sub-ledger exports to GL balances in SAP, identified exclusions, and prepared our sampling schedules without a single calculation error. Exceptional attention to detail."
Rachel Greenberg
SOX Compliance Senior Manager (Dallas, TX)
Internal Audit FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions by Audit Leaders
Clear answers regarding IIA standard compliance, client confidentiality, data handling, and auditor independence.
Eliminate Audit Administration Overhead
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