The Senior Audit Associate assists in providing clients with financial due diligence assistance as well as business development by (i) creating detailed analysis of financial data in an Excel workbook; (ii) assisting in report preparation, including graphics and charting, and company profiles, and (iii) performing industry and market research analysis that leads to insights.

Competencies/skills

Have a sound grasp of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; a natural interest in working and learning to use them to an advanced level
Have the ability to search/source the right information from relevant sources
Have strong knowledge of financial statements
Have strong interpersonal skills
Have an eye for detail and be able to work under pressure
Have excellent written and spoken English skills, and be able to discuss and reason complex technical issues
Actively promote the sharing of knowledge within the group
Be organized and structured in the completion of tasks
Contribute proactively to building team spirit

Qualifications

BA/BS Degree in Accounting is required.
3+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
CPA certification
Applied working knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS)/Philippine Accounting Standards, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP, GAAS, and SEC rules where applicable), and accounting standards and procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
Strong quantitative skills and an analytical approach
Demonstrable organization and self-management skills
Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, and/or other data cleansing/visualization tools is a plus
Familiarity with Intuit QuickBooks
Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
Must be able to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
Strong oral and written communication skills
High degree of personal drive and motivation to succeed
Experience of working in a professional services environment, including exposure to high-profile transactions, would be a distinct advantage

Senior Associate Auditor