External Audit Senior Associate

Our Clients; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Makati City is seeking an External Audit Senior Associate to support Australian engagements. You will oversee high‑risk areas, coordinate with offshore managers, and ensure thorough work papers meet Australian Auditing Standards using CaseWare.

The role requires 3–5 years in external audits, strong English communication, and the ability to lead a small audit team through planning to completion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS Accountancy.
• 3–5 years of solid experience in external audits.
• Deep understanding of IFRS/AASB and international auditing standards.
• Proven ability to manage a small team and own an audit file from planning to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external audit engagements, reviews and compilations tailored for the Australian market.
• Address high‑risk or complex areas with minimal supervision.
• Support offshore engagement managers and partners to clarify audit findings and streamline information flow.
• Ensure work papers meet Australian Auditing Standards using CaseWare.
• Manage timelines and resource allocation to ensure on‑time delivery during peak seasons.

Skills

Advanced English

Professional skepticism

Team leadership

Communication with stakeholders

Education

BS Accountancy

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

External Audit Senior Associate | MAKATI

• Help Australian managers and Partners oversee and execute external audit engagements, reviews, and compilations tailored for the Australian market.


• Handle high-risk or complex audit areas (such as valuations, intricate revenue recognition, or consolidations) with minimal supervision.


• Support Australian offshore engagement managers and partners to clarify audit findings and streamline information flow.


• Ensure all work papers meet Australian Auditing Standards and quality benchmarks using CaseWare.


• Manage timelines and resource allocation for assigned engagements to ensure 100% on-time delivery during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS Accountancy.


• 3–5 years of solid experience in external audits, preferably from an accounting or professional services firm.


• Deep understanding of IFRS/AASB and international auditing standards.


• Proven ability to manage a small team and take full ownership of an audit file from planning to completion.


• Advanced written and verbal English communication skills, with the confidence to present findings to international stakeholders.


• Strong professional skepticism and the ability to identify systemic financial discrepancies.


• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, pioneer environment and handle the pressure of Australian tax/audit deadlines.


• Based in Metro Manila and willing to work a hybrid schedule in Makati City (3 days on-site, or as required during busy season).


• Ability to start immediately.

Advantages: CPA Board Passer and/or prior experience with CaseWare and auditing Australian companies