Senior Associate – Compliance and Assurance Group (CAG)

Dempsey Resource Management; Pasig; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CPA/CMA study support

Leadership coaching

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management Inc. seeks a Senior Associate – Compliance and Assurance Group to lead complex client engagements, review junior staff, and ensure audit and tax compliance quality.

The role emphasizes developing technical expertise, mentoring teammates, and maintaining strong client relationships while preparing for operations leadership. You will strengthen technical skills, handle simpler engagements independently, and support team objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required or in progress; CMA or MBA are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements and review junior associates' work.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure service quality.
• Mentor junior staff and develop technical expertise.
• Progress toward operational leadership and potential promotion to Operations Manager.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

PFRS knowledge

ISAs knowledge

Philippine tax regs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA in progress or CPA

CMA advantageous

MBA advantageous

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Associate – Compliance and Assurance Group (CAG) is responsible for leading complex client engagements, reviewing the work of Junior Associates, and ensuring the quality of audit and tax compliance services. Senior Associates play a key role in developing technical expertise, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining client relationships while also progressing toward operational leadership roles. The Senior Associate focuses on strengthening technical skills, handling simpler engagements independently, and supporting team objectives. High-performing Senior Associates are considered for promotion to Operations Manager, where they take on full engagement management and team leadership responsibilities.

Education

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required or in progress; additional certifications (CMA, MBA) are an advantage.

Experience

• 3–5 years in audit, tax compliance, or assurance.

Skills And Competencies

• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of IFRS, PFRS, ISAs, and Philippine tax regulations.
• Engagement Leadership: Ability to manage engagements, supervise teams, and ensure service quality.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintaining strong professional communication and service excellence.
• Process Improvement: Experience in engagement workflow optimization and automation.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to address complex client issues.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Proven experience in guiding junior staff and fostering professional development.

Compensation And Benefits

• Base Salary: Competitive, aligned with industry standards.
• Performance Incentives: Based on engagement quality, leadership performance, and client satisfaction.
• Profit Sharing: Eligibility for team-level profit-sharing programs based on service line performance.
• Additional Benefits:
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• CPA/CMA certification study support and professional development allowances.
• Access to leadership coaching, technical workshops, and industry conferences.
• Flexible work arrangements, mentorship opportunities, and career growth support.