Audit Associate

Oroceo Dimandal & Co. CPAs; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Oroceo Dimandal & Co. CPAs in Metro Manila seeks an Audit Associate to perform audit procedures on assigned engagements, including testing transactions, balances and internal controls, in line with the audit program.

You'll review financial statements and supporting documents for accuracy and compliance with PFRS, prepare well-organized working papers, and communicate with clients to gather information and resolve queries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or related field; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Understand auditing standards, accounting principles, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution: Perform audit procedures on assigned engagements, including testing of transactions, balances, and internal controls in accordance with the audit program.
• Financial Statement Review: Examine financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., PFRS).
• Documentation: Prepare clear, complete, and well-organized audit working papers that support audit findings and conclusions.
• Risk & Controls Assessment: Assist in identifying audit risks and evaluating the design and effectiveness of clients' internal controls.
• Client Communication: Coordinate with client personnel to gather information, resolve queries, and follow up on outstanding audit requirements.
• Reporting: Assist in the preparation of audit reports, management letters, and other deliverables as required by the engagement partner.
• Compliance: Stay updated on relevant auditing standards, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure engagements are conducted in full compliance.
• General Support: Assist with administrative tasks related to audit engagements, including filing, organizing, and maintaining audit documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Audit Execution: Perform audit procedures on assigned engagements, including testing of transactions, balances, and internal controls in accordance with the audit program.
• Financial Statement Review: Examine financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., PFRS).
• Documentation: Prepare clear, complete, and well-organized audit working papers that support audit findings and conclusions.
• Risk & Controls Assessment: Assist in identifying audit risks and evaluating the design and effectiveness of clients' internal controls.
• Client Communication: Coordinate with client personnel to gather information, resolve queries, and follow up on outstanding audit requirements.
• Reporting: Assist in the preparation of audit reports, management letters, and other deliverables as required by the engagement partner.
• Compliance: Stay updated on relevant auditing standards, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure engagements are conducted in full compliance.
• General Support: Assist with administrative tasks related to audit engagements, including filing, organizing, and maintaining audit documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or a related field; newly graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• Understand auditing standards, accounting principles, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed and ability to work independently and as part of a team.