Audit Junior (CPA)

P&A Grant Thornton; Philippines; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

P&A Grant Thornton Philippines is seeking an Audit Staff I (Junior) to assist in completing assigned audit engagements. You will participate in engagement planning, gather data from client interviews, prepare working papers, and verify the accuracy of schedules.

The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication with clients and colleagues, and willingness to travel as needed. You will support senior staff and managers, help prepare tax returns and financial statements, and

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Outstanding academic and leadership credentials.
• Fresh CPA board exam takers & passers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Participate in engagement team planning meetings.
• Gather data from client interviews and meeting minutes.
• Prepare working papers documenting audit evidence.
• Check the mathematical accuracy of audit schedules and documents.
• Perform other audit procedures as assigned by seniors/managers.
• Exercise professional skepticism and maintain client relationships.
• Inform seniors of problems and audit issues promptly.
• Research and discuss resolutions with the team.
• Assist in preparation of income tax returns and financial statements.
• Summarize management letter comments for higher‑level review.
• Organize working papers for review and archiving at end of engagement.
• Submit accurate time reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Meticulous attention to details

Ability to communicate effectively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Spac

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Job Description Details

The Audit Staff I (Junior) assists in the successful completion of assigned audit engagements.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in engagement team planning meeting
• Gather data from interviews with client personnel or from other sources such as reading minutes of meetings and performing other specific audit procedures
• Prepare working papers that document corroborative audit evidence gathered in the course of performing audit procedures
• Check the mathematical accuracy of audit schedules and other documents prepared by client personnel
• Perform other specific audit procedures assigned by the engagement Semi-Senior, Senior, or Manager, such as vouching of documents and tracing to the schedules and accounting books and records to obtain corroborative evidence that support or refute the client’s assertions
• Exercise professional skepticism and diligence in carrying out and completing assigned tasks
• Maintain a good working relationship with the client
• Inform promptly the engagement Semi-Senior or Senior of problems and audit issues encountered
• Make the initiative to conduct research and discuss with the engagement Semi-Senior, Senior, or Manager the possible resolution to any audit issue identified during the course of the audit
• Assist the client in the preparation of income tax return and financial statements
• Gather, summarize, and prepare management letter comments for the higher‑level review
• Assist the engagement Semi-Senior or Senior in cleaning up and archiving of the Audit Methodology/ Tool file and other working papers at the conclusion of every engagement
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the engagement Semi-Senior, Senior, Manager, or Partner
• Perform clerical duties related to engagements such as borrowing/returning files from/to Central Files and requisitioning supplies needed by engagement team for fieldwork
• Provide assistance to higher‑level personnel in the preparation of proposals or in various other projects
• Organize working paper files prior to review by higher‑level personnel or before turning over to Central Files
• Complete and submit accurate time reports in a timely manner
• Perform other assignments that may, from time to time, be assigned by the Semi-Senior, Senior, Manager, or Partner

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Outstanding academic and leadership credentials
• Fresh CPA board exam takers & passers are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to details
• Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and Colleagues
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and without close supervision
• Prepared to work long hours in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to travel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other spreadsheets

Note: This is for our November hiring.