Senior Associate

M. F. Padernal and Co.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO

Education support

Performance rewards

Job summary

M. F. Padernal and Co.

in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a Senior Associate with strong potential to advance to Manager. You will work on external audits across diverse clients and industries, developing professional knowledge and technical skills. Responsibilities include executing audit procedures, reviewing financial statements for compliance with PAS and PFRS, supervising Associates, and coordinating with clients to gather documents, all while meeting timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• CPA with BS Accountancy degree.
• 4–5 years external audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of PAS and PFRS.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements within deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit procedures and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.
• Plan and perform audit engagements in coordination with the manager and partner.
• Monitor overall progress of the engagement.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to Associates.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain required documents, schedules and supporting information.
• Ensure audit engagements are completed with established timelines and quality standards.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations, auditing standards and industry practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

BS Accountancy

CPA

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Associate with high potential of becoming a Manager in the near future. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional knowledge and be exposed to a variety of clients and industries.

What your role will be

• Execute audit procedures and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards
• Plan and perform audit engagements in coordination with the manager and partner
• Monitor overall progress of the engagement
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to Associates
• Coordinate with clients to obtain required documents, schedules and supporting information
• Ensure audit engagements are completed with established timelines and quality standards
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations, auditing standards and industry practices

What we are looking for

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least four to five years of working experience in external audit
• Strong knowledge of auditing (PAS) and financial reporting standards (PFRS) as well as in taxation
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit engagements within deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why work with us

• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• HMO, education support, and other benefits & rewards