Associate Consultant

P&A Grant Thornton; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

P&A Grant Thornton is seeking an Audit Associate to assist in applying accounting, financial, economic, and data analysis expertise to client issues. The role involves leading planning meetings, gathering data, preparing working papers, and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong academic credentials, and openness to travel. Fresh CPA holders are encouraged to apply, and proficiency with Microsoft Office is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Management Accounting, Internal Audit or related.
• CPA or CIA preferred but not required.
• Fresh CPA board exam passers encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Participate and lead engagement team planning meetings and prepare minutes.
• Gather data from client interviews or from minutes and other sources.
• Prepare and sign off working papers documenting observations and evidence.
• Check the accuracy of engagement schedules and documents.
• Respond to review notes and document disposal of notes.

Skills

Advanced communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Management Accounting, Internal Audit or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Assists in the application of accounting, financial, economic and data analysis expertise to address clients’ critical issues.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement Management

• Participate and lead in engagement team planning meeting, and prepare minutes of the meeting as applicable.
• Gather data from interviews with client personnel or from other sources such as minutes of meetings and other specific engagement procedures.
• Prepare and sign off working papers that document observations and evidence gathered in the course of performing engagement procedures.
• Check the accuracy of engagement schedules and other documents prepared by client personnel.
• Perform other specific engagement procedures assigned by the Engagement Lead Consultant or Managing Consultant.
• Ensure all procedures in the work programs are completely and appropriately performed and documented.
• Respond promptly to the review notes and follow-ups of the Lead Consultant, Managing Consultant or Partner and document review notes disposal appropriately in the working papers.
• Exercise professional skepticism and diligence in carrying out and completing assigned tasks
• Inform promptly the Engagement Lead Consultant about problems and engagement issues encountered
• Take the initiative to do research and discuss with the Engagement Lead Consultant or Managing Consultant the possible resolution to any engagement issue identified during the course of the audit
• File evidence relevant to the engagement in an engagement binder
• Complete all workpapers (related Audit Methodology or Tool files and engagement binders) before the release of the report
• Submit supporting workpapers (related voyager files and engagement binders) during the review process

Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain clear coordination and good working relationship with client personnel, superiors, teammates, and other associate within and outside the firm at all times
• Maintain a “can-do” and positive attitude at all times in accepting assignments and working with other P&A personnel

Administrative Functions and Others

• Provide assistance to higher-level personnel in the preparation of proposals and in the conduct of other projects
• Organize working paper files prior to review by higher-level personnel or before turning over to Central Files
• Complete and submit accurate time reports in a timely manner
• Comply with the policies, procedures, and established, unwritten practices of the firm and the division

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Management Accounting, Internal Audit or any other related courses
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred but not required
• Outstanding academic and leadership credentials
• Fresh CPA board exam passers are encouraged to apply

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced communication, interpersonal skills along with good or developing negotiation skills
• Ability to self-prioritize tasks, deadline and detail sensitive
• Willingness to travel on short notice and for extended periods of time
• Positive and energetic attitude and motivation to work in a fast-paced environment
• Drive to work independently while being an effective team member
• Proactive in asking clarifying questions
• Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other spreadsheet application

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools. The Firm may use Firm-approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support certain recruitment and talent acquisition activities, such as applicant screening, candidate matching, scheduling, communications, and other administrative processes. Personal data processed through these tools is protected by appropriate technical and organizational safeguards in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and Firm policies. The Firm does not make hiring or employment decisions based solely on automated processing, and all significant recruitment decisions remain subject to human review and oversight.