External Audit Senior Associate

Location: Makati City

Work Setup: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The External Audit Senior Associate is responsible for handling audit engagements, performing substantive audit procedures, reviewing audit documentation, and providing guidance to junior team members. The role requires the ability to manage multiple client engagements, assess the quality of audit work, identify issues, and complete assignments with minimal supervision. The position will also provide exposure to local and international audit engagements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform substantive audit procedures and handle assigned audit areas across multiple engagements.
• Review working papers prepared by Junior Associates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper audit support.
• Evaluate audit documentation and identify areas that require clarification, additional testing, or follow-up.
• Review financial information and supporting documents in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.
• Identify audit issues and coordinate with junior team members to ensure appropriate resolution.
• Manage multiple client accounts and engagements while meeting established deadlines.
• Communicate with engagement teams and clients to obtain information and resolve audit-related concerns.
• Work independently on assigned engagements while maintaining the quality and completeness of audit documentation.
• Provide guidance and feedback to junior team members on audit procedures and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional integrity, and quality standards throughout audit engagements.

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• At least 2-5 years of external audit experience, preferably from an accounting or professional services firm.
• Experience handling clients from multiple industries.
• Knowledge of PFRS and IFRS.
• Experience using audit or accounting software. CaseWare experience is an advantage but not required.
• CPA is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of external audit procedures and substantive testing.
• Ability to review audit working papers and assess the completeness and quality of audit documentation.
• Able to manage multiple client engagements and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work within tight deadlines.