Senior Audit & Accounting Lead – Career Growth & Flex Hours

Private Advertiser; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 4,414,000 - 5,885,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Associate (Audit & Accounting) for our Raffles Place office in the Central Region. You will lead external audit engagements, supervise teams, and ensure high-quality work while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold a CA/CPA or equivalent and have 4–7 years of post-qualification experience in external audits within a public accounting firm. You will contribute to methodology development and client relations, in a dynamic firm environment.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent) with active standing in a recognised professional body.
• Minimum 4-7 years of post-qualification experience in external audit or a related field within a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting financial statement audits and applying auditing standards.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience with the ability to manage team members and audit engagements effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute external audit engagements for clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and regulations.
• Lead and supervise audit teams on assigned engagements, providing technical guidance and reviewing the quality of work performed.
• Conduct detailed testing procedures and analysis of financial records, transactions, and internal controls.
• Prepare comprehensive audit working papers and documentation that meet professional standards.
• Identify and assess audit risks, developing appropriate audit procedures to address these risks.
• Mentor and train junior audit staff, contributing to their professional development and technical competency.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients in a clear and professional manner.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of audit methodologies and quality control procedures.
• Stay abreast of changes in auditing standards and accounting regulations to ensure compliance in all engagements.
• Support business development activities by contributing to proposals and client relationship management

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Audit tools

IT literacy

Job description

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Associate (Audit & Accounting) for our Raffles Place office in the Central Region. You will lead external audit engagements, supervise teams, and ensure high-quality work while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold a CA/CPA or equivalent and have 4–7 years of post-qualification experience in external audits within a public accounting firm. You will contribute to methodology development and client relations, in a dynamic firm environment.