Audit Associate (Entry-Level)

HRTX; Makati; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

HRTX is looking for an Audit Associate in Makati City to assist with internal and external audit engagements. The role involves supporting fieldwork, preparing audit documentation, and coordinating with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related field, is open to fresh graduates, and should have good communication skills along with a keen attention to detail. The position offers a flexible work setup, either on-site or hybrid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Internal Auditing, or Finance.
• Open to fresh graduates and professionals with up to 1 year of experience.
• Internship experience in audit or finance can count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in internal/external audit engagements from planning to reporting.
• Support audit fieldwork for international clients.
• Prepare working papers and audit documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Comfortable with international clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of internal and/or external audit engagements, from scoping through to reporting
• Support audit fieldwork for an international (Australia-based) client account, including walkthroughs, testing, and evidence-gathering
• Prepare working papers, audit schedules, lead sheets, and supporting documentation in line with firm and client standards
• Coordinate with international stakeholders and engagement teams on audit timelines, status updates, and deliverables
• Perform substantive and compliance testing (e.g., transaction testing, account reconciliations, control testing) as assigned by the Audit Senior/Manager
• Assist in performing analytical procedures and identifying unusual trends or variances in financial data
• Conduct walkthroughs of business processes and document the design of internal controls
• Vouch and trace transactions to source documents to verify accuracy, completeness, and validity
• Assist in the preparation of audit programs, checklists, and risk and control matrices
• Send and follow up on confirmation requests (e.g., bank, receivables, payables) and other third‑party verifications
• Organize, file, and maintain audit documentation and evidence in accordance with firm quality standards and client confidentiality requirements
• Identify and escalate audit findings, risks, and control gaps to seniors and managers for review
• Assist in drafting sections of audit reports, management letters, and findings summaries for senior/manager review
• Track outstanding client requirements (PBC items) and follow up with client contacts to ensure timely completion of fieldwork
• Participate in team meetings, status calls, and debriefs with international stakeholders, taking notes and tracking action items
• Stay updated on relevant auditing standards, frameworks, and firm methodology, and apply them consistently across engagements
• Perform other ad hoc audit support tasks as assigned by the engagement Senior, Manager, or Partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Internal Auditing, Finance, or related field
• Open to fresh graduates, internship completers, and audit professionals with up to 1 year of relevant experience
• Non-CPA applicants are welcome to apply
• Internship experience in audit, accounting, or finance may be counted toward relevant experience
• Background or coursework in internal audit and/or external audit is an advantage
• Comfortable working with international clients and stakeholders across time zones
• Willing to work on a morning/day shift schedule
• Keen attention to detail, good communication skills, and willingness to learn

Location: Makati City

Work Setup: On-site or Hybrid

Work Schedule: Dayshift