External Audit Associate ( Non-CPA | CPA)

Create Synergies Inc.; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 312,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Synergies Inc. is seeking an Audit Associate to support external audit fieldwork for an Australia-based client.

You'll participate in control walkthroughs, substantive testing, vouching transactions, and preparing working papers under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting planning and execution, coordinating with international stakeholders, drafting sections of audit reports, and maintaining audit documentation according to firm standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Internal Auditing, Finance, or related field.
• Open to fresh graduates, internship completers, and audit professionals with 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Non-CPA applicants are welcome; CPA license is not required for this role.
• Internship experience in external audit may count toward relevant experience.
• Background or coursework in external audit is an advantage.
• Comfortable working with international clients and stakeholders across time zones.

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 elevate 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Internal Auditing, Finance, or related field

Job description

Location: Makati City

Work Setup: On-site or Hybrid

Work Schedule: Dayshift

The Audit Associate will assist with external audit fieldwork such as control walkthroughs, substantive and compliance testing, transaction vouching, account confirmations, and audit documentation for an international account.

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 elevate 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 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience
• Non-CPA applicants are welcome to apply (CPA license is not required for this role)
• Internship experience in external audit may be counted toward relevant experience
• Background or coursework in 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