Audit Supervisor - CPA

Nexus Recruitment Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Recruitment Group in the Philippines is seeking a CPA Audit Supervisor to lead day-to-day audit activities across engagements. You will supervise field teams, review work papers, and manage client communications to ensure audit quality and compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong external audit background, 4–6 years of experience with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role, and a CPA.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 4–6 years in external audit with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, ISA, and IFRS/GAAP.
• Excellent communication to manage client expectations and team coordination.
• Attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with audit tools and MS Office; familiarity with data analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit teams during planning, fieldwork, and completion.
• Review working papers and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Identify audit issues and communicate risks to managers and clients.
• Coordinate with client teams for information requests and walkthroughs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide on-the-job training.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and audit reports.
• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines; escalate delays or resource concerns.
• Ensure audit procedures are carried out with integrity and professionalism.

Skills

CPA

Audit supervision

External audit

ISA knowledge

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analytics tools

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused CPA Audit Supervisor to lead and oversee day-to-day audit activities across assigned engagements. This role is responsible for supervising field teams, reviewing work papers, managing client communications, and ensuring audit quality and compliance with applicable standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in external audit, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to guide junior professionals through project milestones and technical issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise audit teams during planning, fieldwork, and completion phases of audit and assurance engagements.
• Review working papers and ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and in compliance with audit methodology and standards.
• Identify and communicate audit issues, risks, and areas for improvement to managers and clients.
• Coordinate with client teams for information requests, walkthroughs, and progress updates.
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training to junior staff and associates.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, audit reports, and other client deliverables.
• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines, escalating delays or resource concerns as needed.
• Ensure audit procedures are carried out with integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy or a related field; must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 4-6 years of experience in external audit, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or senior role.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and applicable accounting frameworks (e.g., IFRS or local GAAP).
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage client expectations and team coordination.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in audit tools and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with data analytics tools is a plus.