External Audit Staff II (CPA)

P&A Grant Thornton; Makati; On-site; PHP 614,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

P&A Grant Thornton in Makati, Philippines, is seeking an Audit Staff II (Semi-Senior) to support the Audit Senior in all phases of ongoing engagements. The role includes planning, budgeting, and staffing with Engagement Managers, updating IFRS checklists, preparing transaction samples, and guiding associates on audit tests.

Qualified CPAs with at least two years of public accounting experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• At least two years of auditing experience in a public accounting firm.
• Ability to communicate and maintain client relationships.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supports Audit Senior in planning and scheduling work, including budgets and staffing.
• Prepares samples of transactions to be vouched and traced for audits.
• Guides associates on audit schedules and tests to perform.
• Verifies data in audit confirmations and notes discrepancies for Audit Senior.
• Works with Audit Senior to prepare analytical reviews from trial balance.
• Builds and maintains relationships with client personnel and meets deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

Organization

Follow-up

Deadline management

Accuracy

Instruction execution

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

The Audit Staff II (Semi-Senior) primarily supports the Audit Senior (In Charge) in all phase of ongoing projects and of the engagements.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides input to, and works closely with, Audit In Charge in planning and scheduling work to be done on engagements, including the preparation of estimated time budgets and staffing requirements together with the Engagement Managers.
• To be fully prepared for discussion with Audit Senior on impact of standards (accounting and audit) effective for annual periods as applicable having impact in the financial statements and update IFRS checklist for each audit cycle
• To prepare samples of transactions to be vouched and traced for each cycle
• To provide guidance to associates on audit schedules to be prepared and audit tests to be performed
• To prepare and update checklists for all audit request letters sent prior to commencement of the audit assignment and confirmations received thereafter
• To verify information and other necessary data included in audit confirmations to audit work papers and inform Audit Senior on any discrepancies noted, any issues or observations gained during the audit field work and on any audit cycles
• To work closely with the Audit Senior in the preparation of analytical reviews from Trial balance and other information received from the clients prior to the planning meeting for discussions on any significant variances and design of suitable audit procedures
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with client personnel and meet client and firm deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant
• At least two years of experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong organization and follow up skills
• Ability to identify, report and handle sensitive issues
• Reliability
• Ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other spreadsheet programs

Be Part of Something Bigger

At P&A Grant Thornton, you won’t just crunch numbers - you’ll help businesses grow, communities thrive, and your career flourish. If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a firm that values excellence, integrity, and innovation, we’d love to meet you.