Assistant Manager - CPA (External Audit or Assurance)

HCM Nexus Consulting Inc; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HCM Nexus Consulting Inc. is seeking a qualified CPA to join as Assistant Manager, leading audit or assurance engagements and supervising field teams to deliver high-quality work.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in external audit or assurance, CPA certification, IFRS/local GAAP knowledge, and strong communication, analytical, and project-management skills. Experience with financial services or regulated industries is a plus, and you will collaborate with risk and tax teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Must be CPA and have 5–7 years of progressive experience in external audit or assurance
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant manager role preferred
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/local GAAP and ISA auditing standards
• Experience handling clients in financial services, commercial, or regulated industries is a plus
• Effective communicator with client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, documentation, and project-management abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of audit and assurance engagements, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with applicable standards
• Supervise and review the work of associates and senior associates, providing coaching and technical support
• Prepare and review financial statements, audit reports, and supporting documentation
• Liaise with clients to manage expectations, address queries, and provide value-added insights
• Perform risk assessments and ensure proper documentation of key processes and controls
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as technical, risk, and tax teams when needed
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and staff allocations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes and methodology compliance
• Support learning and development initiatives within the team and firm-wide

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Audit tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Manager - CPA (External Audit or Assurance)

Job Openings Assistant Manager - CPA (External Audit or Assurance)

About the job Assistant Manager - CPA (External Audit or Assurance)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join the team as an Assistant Manager, responsible for leading audit or assurance engagements and supervising field teams in the delivery of high-quality work. The role is suited for professionals with strong technical knowledge, leadership potential, and experience in the external audit or advisory space, ideally within a professional services environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to maintaining audit quality and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of audit and assurance engagements, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with applicable standards.
• Supervise and review the work of associates and senior associates, providing coaching and technical support.
• Prepare and review financial statements, audit reports, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients to manage expectations, address queries, and provide value-added insights.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure proper documentation of key processes and controls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as technical, risk, and tax teams when needed.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and staff allocations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes and methodology compliance.
• Support learning and development initiatives within the team and firm-wide.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy or related field; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
• At least 5-7 years of progressive experience in external audit or assurance, with 1-2 years in a supervisory or assistant manager role.
• Strong knowledge of applicable financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP) and auditing standards (e.g., ISA).
• Experience handling clients in financial services, commercial, or regulated industries is a plus.
• Effective communicator with strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and project management abilities.
• Proficient in audit tools and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with data analytics tools is an advantage.