Location: Makati City

Work Setup: On-site or Hybrid

Work Schedule: Dayshift

The Audit Associate will assist with external audit fieldwork such as control walkthroughs, substantive and compliance testing, transaction vouching, account confirmations, and audit documentation for an international account.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of internal and/or external audit engagements, from scoping through to reporting
Support audit fieldwork for an international (Australia-based) client account, including walkthroughs, testing, and evidence-gathering
Prepare working papers, audit schedules, lead sheets, and supporting documentation in line with firm and client standards
Coordinate with international stakeholders and engagement teams on audit timelines, status updates, and deliverables
Perform substantive and compliance testing (e.g., transaction testing, account reconciliations, control testing) as assigned by the Audit Senior/Manager
Assist in performing analytical procedures and identifying unusual trends or variances in financial data
Conduct walkthroughs of business processes and document the design of internal controls
Vouch and trace transactions to source documents to verify accuracy, completeness, and validity
Assist in the preparation of audit programs, checklists, and risk and control matrices
Send and follow up on confirmation requests (e.g., bank, receivables, payables) and other third-party verifications
Organize, file, and maintain audit documentation and evidence in accordance with firm quality standards and client confidentiality requirements
Identify and escalate audit findings, risks, and control gaps to seniors and managers for review
Assist in drafting sections of audit reports, management letters, and findings summaries for senior/manager review
Track outstanding client requirements (PBC items) and follow up with client contacts to ensure timely completion of fieldwork
Participate in team meetings, status calls, and debriefs with international stakeholders, taking notes and tracking action items
Stay updated on relevant auditing standards, frameworks, and firm methodology, and apply them consistently across engagements
Perform other ad hoc audit support tasks as assigned by the engagement Senior, Manager, or Partner

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Internal Auditing, Finance, or related field
Open to fresh graduates, internship completers, and audit professionals with 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience
Non-CPA applicants are welcome to apply (CPA license is not required for this role)
Internship experience in external audit may be counted toward relevant experience
Background or coursework in external audit is an advantage
Comfortable working with international clients and stakeholders across time zones
Willing to work on a morning/day shift schedule
Keen attention to detail, good communication skills, and willingness to learn

External Audit Associate ( Non-CPA | CPA)