External Auditor

Risewave Consulting Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Risewave Consulting Inc. is seeking a senior audit lead in Manila to oversee assurance engagements, ensuring timely, high-quality work and strict adherence to auditing standards. The role requires directing teams, reviewing deliverables, and coordinating with global and local teams.

Ideal candidates have a CPA license, 5+ years in accounting and audit, and 1–2 years of leadership experience. Strong knowledge of PFRS/IFRS, PSA, and taxation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA license required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting and audit, with external audit experience.
• At least 1–2 years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS/IFRS, PSA, and taxation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance engagements and ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality work in accordance with audit methodologies and client expectations.
• Review audit procedures and deliverables performed by team members to ensure compliance with quality, risk management, accounting, and auditing standards.
• Interpret and apply relevant accounting and auditing standards (PFRS/IFRS, US GAAP, US GAAS, and UK GAAP, as applicable).
• Coordinate workflow with global and local assurance teams, allocate resources, and monitor engagement progress against timelines and quality standards.
• Monitor team utilization, budget-to-actual performance, deliverables, and other engagement-related operational matters.
• Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders and maintain effective relationships with local and international teams.
• Lead, coach, and supervise junior team members, providing guidance for their development.
• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize assurance processes, enhance efficiency, and leverage best practices.
• Identify high-potential team members and contribute to talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Support risk management and quality assurance initiatives across engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Audit management

Accounting principles

PFRS/IFRS/PSA

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

BS Accountancy or equivalent

CPA license

Job description

About the role

Lead assurance engagements and ensure the team delivers timely, accurate, and high-quality work in accordance with established audit methodologies and client expectations. You will review audit procedures and deliverables performed by team members to ensure compliance with applicable quality, risk management, accounting, and auditing standards. You will interpret and apply relevant accounting and auditing standards, including PFRS/IFRS, US GAAP, US GAAS, and UK GAAP, as applicable.

Key responsibilities

• Lead assurance engagements and ensure the team delivers timely, accurate, and high-quality work in accordance with established audit methodologies and client expectations

• Review audit procedures and deliverables performed by team members to ensure compliance with applicable quality, risk management, accounting, and auditing standards

• Interpret and apply relevant accounting and auditing standards, including PFRS/IFRS, US GAAP, US GAAS, and UK GAAP, as applicable

• Coordinate workflow with global and local assurance teams, allocate resources, and monitor engagement progress against agreed timelines and quality standards

• Monitor team utilization, budget-to-actual performance, deliverables, and other engagement-related operational matters

• Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders and maintain effective working relationships with local and international teams

• Lead, coach, and supervise junior team members, providing guidance and feedback to support their professional development

• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize assurance processes, enhance efficiency, and leverage best practices

• Identify high-potential team members and contribute to talent development, performance management, and succession planning

• Support risk management and quality assurance initiatives across assigned engagements

About you

• Bachelor's degree in BS Accountancy or equivalent accounting-related degree

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting and audit, with external audit experience required

• At least 1-2 years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and auditing standards

• Strong knowledge of PFRS/IFRS, Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA), and taxation

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within tight deadlines