External Audit Professional (Associate - Senior Manager)

Risewave Consulting, Inc.; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Risewave Consulting, Inc. is seeking experienced External Audit professionals to join our Assurance team supporting local and global clients across industries, including Financial Services and Asset Management.

The role is based in Taguig City with Cebu City availability for associate levels, and a hybrid work setup with rotational/flexible shifts (no graveyard shifts). You will lead external audit engagements, review workpapers for quality and timeliness, and coordinate with global teams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA is required.
• Audit Associate / Senior Associate: 3.5+ years external audit experience.
• Assistant Manager: 4–5+ years external audit with at least 1 year leadership/supervisory experience.
• Manager: 5+ years external audit/assurance with engagement and team leadership.
• Senior Manager: 10+ years assurance with people leadership and client management.
• Experience from a local or international audit firm; Big 6 experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS/IFRS and auditing standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial Services or Asset Management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage external audit engagements per applicable standards.
• Review financial information, audit procedures, and workpapers for quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate with global engagement teams and manage engagement requirements and resources.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, monitoring performance and deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, engagement teams, and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes and standardize practices.
• For Manager roles, oversee engagement teams and support people development, risk management, and client relationships.

Skills

CPA

External audit

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy / Finance

Job description

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced External Audit professionals to join our Assurance team supporting local and global clients across various industries, including Financial Services and Asset Management.

Location: Taguig City and Cebu City (Note: Cebu Location is only open to associate levels)

Work Setup: Hybrid Setup

Work Shift: Rotational/Flexible Shift (Note: No graveyard shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and manage external audit and assurance engagements in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.
• Review financial information, audit procedures, and workpapers to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with global engagement teams and effectively manage engagement requirements, timelines, and resources.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while monitoring performance and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, engagement teams, and global stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes, standardize practices, and enhance service quality.
• For Manager-level roles, oversee engagement teams and support people development, risk management, and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA required
• Audit Associate / Senior Associate: 3.5+ years of relevant external audit experience
• Assistant Manager: 4–5+ years of external audit experience, with at least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience
• Manager: 5+ years of relevant external audit/assurance experience, with demonstrated engagement and team leadership experience
• Senior Manager: 10+ years of relevant assurance experience, with strong people leadership, client management, and engagement oversight experience
• Experience from a local or international audit firm; Big 6 experience highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of PFRS/IFRS and auditing standards
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills
• Financial Services or Asset Management experience is an advantage