Senior Audit Associate

REYES TACANDONG & CO.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

REYES TACANDONG & CO. is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to lead assignments to associates, review working papers, and ensure quality of financial statements and tax returns.

You will identify improvements to internal controls and prepare management letters. You will coordinate with clients to obtain documents, provide guidance to junior staff, ensure audits meet deadlines, and uphold auditing standards and firm policies.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for client coordination and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills in documenting and managing audit working papers.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in audit engagements.
• Professional skepticism and willingness to ask questions and challenge information.
• Bachelor's degree in accountancy
• CPA board passer
• Experience in external audits

Responsibilities

• Assign audit tasks to associates and monitor their work
• Review audit working papers and supporting documents
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements
• Review income tax returns and other compliance reports
• Identify audit findings and recommend improvements to internal controls
• Prepare management letters and audit reports
• Coordinate with clients to obtain required documents and information
• Assist in planning and completing audit engagements on time
• Provide guidance and support to audit associates
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards, accounting standards, and firm policies

Skills

Audit planning

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy

CPA certification

Job description

About the role

Audit Senior Associate responsible for assignment of detailed work to associates and review of their working papers. Reviews financial statements, income tax returns, suggests improvements to internal controls and prepares management letters.

Key responsibilities

• Assign audit tasks to associates and monitor their work

• Review audit working papers and supporting documents

• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements

• Review income tax returns and other compliance reports

• Identify audit findings and recommend improvements to internal controls

• Prepare management letters and audit reports

• Coordinate with clients to obtain required documents and information

• Assist in planning and completing audit engagements on time

• Provide guidance and support to audit associates

• Ensure compliance with auditing standards, accounting standards, and firm policies

About you

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and auditing standards

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Good written and verbal communication skills for client coordination and reporting

• Strong organizational skills in documenting and managing audit working papers

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in audit engagements

• Professional skepticism and willingness to ask questions and challenge information

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy

• CPA board passer

• Experience in external audits