Audit Assistant Manager – External Engagement

Our Clients; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Makati City is seeking an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join the External Audit team. The role focuses on engagement management, team supervision, and client coordination for external audit engagements.

You will work on external audits and may support international accounts, gaining exposure to global clients and practices, with an on-site schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
• Minimum of 4 years of external audit experience.
• CPA and Non-CPA candidates are welcome to apply.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior audit professionals.
• Strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• International audit experience is an advantage but not required.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise external audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Perform and review audit procedures for complex and high-risk accounts.
• Identify audit risks, financial reporting issues, and internal control deficiencies.
• Supervise, coach, and provide technical guidance to audit associates.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain audit requirements and resolve audit queries.
• Monitor engagement progress, timelines, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with clients, managers, and engagement leaders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards and internal quality requirements.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager - External Engagement

Work Details

• Location: Makati City
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Account: External Audit Engagement
• CPA: CPA and Non-CPA candidates are welcome to apply
• International Exposure: Potential opportunity to handle international accounts

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join our External Audit team. The role is suited for audit professionals with strong external audit experience who are ready to take on greater responsibility in engagement management, team supervision, and client coordination.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on external audit engagements and potentially support international accounts, providing exposure to global clients and international audit practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise external audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Perform and review audit procedures for complex and high-risk accounts.
• Identify audit risks, financial reporting issues, and internal control deficiencies.
• Supervise, coach, and provide technical guidance to audit associates.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain audit requirements and resolve audit queries.
• Monitor engagement progress, timelines, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with clients, managers, and engagement leaders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards and internal quality requirements.
• Support the team in handling international audit engagements, when assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
• Minimum of 4 years of external audit experience.
• Experience in an accounting, audit, or professional services firm is preferred.
• CPA and Non-CPA candidates are welcome to apply.
• Strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior audit professionals.
• International audit experience is an advantage but not required.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.