Senior Audit Associate

Company Description Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating under a single brand, with presence in over 100 countries and territories. In the Philippines, Yu Villar Tadeja & Co., a general professional partnership of certified public accountants, is an independent member firm of Forvis Mazars Group SC. Mazars Philippines Inc. serves as the local APAC arm focused on delivering outsourced services, offering opportunities to work on diverse international engagements. Professionals joining Forvis Mazars in the Philippines gain exposure to global best practices, collaborative teams, and continuous professional development. To learn more about the organization and its services, visit forvismazars.com/ph.

Role Description:

The Senior Audit Associate leads the Audit Associates in conducting audit activities in accordance with auditing standards, policies, and approved audit program for the engagement. Prepares audit working papers and drafts audit report with audit notes, findings and supporting documents relative to the audit engagement.

Job Description:

• Conduct financial statements of multinational companies as well as small and medium sized entities in various industries including manufacturing, shared services, and lending institution.
• Design and execute responses to material misstatements, review accounting estimates for bias, analyze significant unusual transactions and perform journal entries testing designed to detect management override.
• Manage team activities and delegate assignments to ensure timely issuance of audit report
• Coordinate with team members and client personnel to resolve complex accounting issues or audit findings.
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and provide feedback to junior staff to ensure their future development.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to determine audit conclusions.
• Examine, record, and interview senior management and client staff to ensure internal controls and recorded transactions are in accordance with the relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Ensure the business complies with all relevant internal requirements, industry regulations and government legislation.
• Involve in the engagement, other than statutory audit, such as agreed upon procedures and due diligence etc.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
• Minimum of two (2) years external (preferred) or internal audit experience obtained from a big or known auditing firm.
• Audit and compliance experience in diversified Industries, prior audit experience in insurance or financial services industry is an advantage.
• Demonstrate expertise in the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA) and their international equivalent, knowledge in US GAAP or US PCAOB audit is an advantage.
• Experienced in both local statutory audit and international group reporting requirements
• Highly analytical, excellent interpersonal communication (both oral and written) and with leadership skills
• Experienced in planning, budgeting, risk, or controls assessment and managing each audit engagement.
• Adaptable to multi-tasking environment and experienced in handling multiple engagements.
• Must be willing to travel and work both locally and abroad, if necessary.
• Must possess an excellent interpersonal skill and strong attention to details.
• Ability to relate to different facets of the organization.
• Applicants must be willing to report to work in Makati City.
• Proficient in MS Office, other IT and software skills is an advantage.