External Audit Managers / Associate Managers

Baker Tilly Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Philippines is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead multiple engagements from planning through completion. You will guide Senior Auditors and staff, ensure adherence to audit methodology, and coordinate with engagement teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires CPA accreditation, at least five years external auditing experience, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
• Minimum of five (5) years of external auditing experience obtained from a known auditing firm.
• Must be willing to travel and work both locally and abroad, if necessary.
• Willing to be assigned in Makati City
• Proven Audit and compliance experience from different sectors or industries
• Experienced in both local external audit and international external audit is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements, including planning, executing, directing and completing financial audits.
• Provide guidance and expertise to Senior Auditors and professional staff.
• Oversee audit engagements’ progress and execution of planned procedures.
• Apply knowledge of audit methodology and standards to audit work and documentation.
• Identify audit issues and escalate to partners as necessary.
• Lead and manage audit teams, reviewing work and mentoring staff.
• Maintain communication with other engagement teams and track progress against the plan.
• Develop coaching frameworks and mentor team members; conduct training on accounting and auditing standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Auditing standards knowledge

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Travel willingness

Mentoring/Coaching

Client relationship building

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Audit software

Firm audit tool

Job description

Leads multiple audit engagements, which include planning, executing, directing and completing financial audits. Responsible for providing guidance and expertise to Senior Auditors and professional staff.

• Highly involved in planning and performing financial audits using firm’s audit methodology.
• Oversees the audit engagements’ progress and execution of planned procedures.
• Effectively apply knowledge in audit, accounting, and financial reporting standards and other regulatory requirements to the assigned jobs, specific to clients’ concerns and determine where they may impact the client.
• Apply knowledge of the firm’s audit methodology to perform and document the result of audit work using the firm’s audit tool.
• Identifies audit issues and escalates to the partners as necessary.
• Capable to lead/manage the audit team, reviewing their work, and providing guidance.
• Keep up ties with other engagement teams, track team progress against the plan, and push for performance when needed.
• Develops a framework of coaching and mentoring and improves team skills.
• Conducts training to staff both accounting and auditing standards.
• Create networks and long-term connections both inside and internationally to identify new business opportunities.

Education and Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
• Minimum of five (5) years of external auditing experience obtained from a known auditing firm.
• Must be willing to travel and work both locally and abroad, if necessary.
• Willing to be assigned in Makati City
• Proven Audit and compliance experience from different sectors or industries
• Experienced in both local external audit and international external audit is an advantage

Skills and Specifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, candidates, other stakeholders and with leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking capability and success in meeting tight deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment.
• Adaptable to multi-tasking environment and experienced in handling multiple engagements.
• Proficient in MS Office, other IT and software skills is an advantage.
• Ability to maintain high-level confidentiality and work ethics.