Audit Associate (Entry-Level)

HRTx Inc; Philippines; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTx Inc in Makati City is seeking an Audit Support Associate to assist in planning, executing, and documenting internal and external audit engagements for an Australia-based client. You will perform walkthroughs, testing, and prepare working papers while coordinating with international stakeholders on timelines and deliverables.

Fresh graduates and up to 1 year of experience are welcome. This on-site or hybrid role offers a dayshift schedule and exposure to firm standards and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Internal Auditing, Finance, or related field.
• Open to fresh graduates or internship completers with up to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Non-CPA applicants are welcome to apply.
• Internship experience in audit, accounting, or finance may count toward relevant experience.
• Comfortable working with international clients and stakeholders across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution, and documentation of audit engagements from scoping through reporting.
• Support audit fieldwork for an Australia-based client, including walkthroughs and testing.
• Prepare working papers, audit schedules, lead sheets, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with international stakeholders on timelines, status updates, and deliverables.
• Perform substantive and compliance testing, including transaction testing and reconciliations.
• Identify and escalate audit findings and control gaps to seniors and managers.
• Draft sections of audit reports and findings summaries for senior review.
• Track outstanding client requirements and follow up to ensure timely fieldwork completion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Time zone coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

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 escalation 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