Audit Advisory and Quality Assurance Assistant Manager/Manager (CPA)

Cobden & Carter International; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobden & Carter International is seeking an experienced Audit Advisory Assistant Manager/Manager to support monitoring of developments in audit, assurance, and related services. The role includes delivering technical consultations, QC reviews of financial statements, and coordinating local training initiatives.

Work setup is hybrid with day shifts in Makati City. Ideal candidates have a CPA, a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, and 4+ years in public audit or senior technical roles, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and CPA certification.
• 4+ years in public audit or senior technical support.
• Experience in supervisory/managerial roles in public audit.
• Experience preparing formal communications with ISA/PSA content.
• Strong project management and team delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monitoring of developments related to audit, assurance, and related services.
• Draft memos, alerts, and local guidance materials.
• Review memos and materials for release.
• Ensure proper drafting and review processes are followed.
• Provide consultation on complex audit requirements and respond to queries.
• Lead and guide subordinates in handling consultations and queries.
• Review drafts prepared by subordinates.
• Perform FSQCR by reviewing financial statements for compliance with standards.
• Facilitate training on audit-related topics and standards.
• Oversee localization of international training materials and development of local training materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership / Supervisory

Technical audit knowledge

ISA/PSA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA certification

Job description

One of the Big Four audit firms seeks an experienced Audit Advisory Assistant Manager/Manager to support monitoring of developments on subject matters related to the practice of audit, assurance, and other related services. This role assists in delivering technical consultations, performing quality control reviews on financial statements, and coordinating local training initiatives. The position provides an excellent opportunity to manage audit compliance frameworks and handle complex technical queries.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monitoring of developments on subject matters related to the practice of audit, assurance and other related services, including related global methodologies.

• Oversee dissemination of relevant practice developments within the Firm, drafting memos, alerts, and reminders, and development of local guidance, templates, and tools.

• Review memos and materials for release.

• Evaluate whether the required process for the drafting of the memo, alert, or reminder has been observed by the preparer.

• Confirm the robustness of the drafting and review made on the draft.

• Provide consultation and respond to technical queries primarily on complex requirements of audit, assurance, and related services.

• Oversee and guide subordinates in handling their respective consultations and queries.

• Review drafts prepared by subordinates.

• Perform FSQCR by reviewing financial statements for compliance with relevant presentation and disclosure requirements, and related auditors' reports for compliance with relevant auditing standards.

• Serve as facilitator/trainer in the rollout of training on subject matters related to audit, assurance, and related services including relevant standards and practice guidance materials.

• Oversee and provide guidance to subordinates in their facilitation of training sessions.

• Oversee adoption/localization of international training materials on audit, assurance, and related services.

• Oversee the development of local training materials on audit, assurance, and related services and coordinate training initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Must have 4+ years of relevant work experience in public audit or senior technical support.

• Experience in a supervisory/managerial role in public audit or a senior technical role (e.g., audit quality, audit support, or audit risk management).

• Experience in preparing internal and/or external formal communications and materials, including ISA/PSA-related content.

• Demonstrated capability in project management and handling team deliverables.

Work Setup: Hybrid

Schedule: Day Shift

Location: Makati City