Assurance and Financial Reporting Associate

Assurance and Financial Reporting Associate

Location: Manila
Shift: 9:00PM - 6:00AM (Monday-Friday) PHT
Work Arrangement: Onsite

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL AT TOA GLOBAL!

At TOA Global, we are passionate about helping professionals thrive in their careers, businesses, and communities. With a global presence spanning Australia, New Zealand, North America, and the Philippines we empower accounting professionals by providing world-class opportunities and support.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Assurance and Financial Reporting Associate supports audit engagements by performing audit procedures in moderately complex areas, reviewing prior-year workpapers and interim financial statements, and identifying potential misstatements. The role involves preparing well-documented working papers in accordance with AICPA audit standards, clearing review notes efficiently, and drafting management letter comments supported by factual analysis and client discussions.

This position requires a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and client accounting systems, including internal controls and financial information systems. The Associate works closely with engagement teams and clients, maintains strong organization and time-tracking practices, and leverages standard business and audit technologies such as MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and virtual collaboration tools. Familiarity with audit platforms like CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, Knowledge Coach, and Suralink is preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates in audit process

• Reviews prior year work papers and most recent interim financial statements prior to the beginning of the engagement
• Performs audit procedures for moderately complex areas
• Identifies misstatements
• Effectively communicates with engagement teams
• Clears review notes in a timely and effective manner
• Identifies and drafts relevant management letter comments, supported by factual information corroborated with appropriate client personnel

• Understands client's basic accounting practices and transactions, and their inter-relationships with financial information systems
• Demonstrates working knowledge of client's accounting systems, including computer control structure and environment, and can assess the effectiveness of controls within the context of assigned tasks
• Has ability to gain a basic understanding of the client's business and critical needs

• Basic understanding of US GAAP financial accounting including the ability to prepare financial statements
• Ability to prepare working papers with appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with AICPA audit standards

• Proficient in the use of standard business software

• MS Office, with emphasis on Excel, including the ability to create pivot tables and exhibits in support of analyses, using formulas and appropriate formats
• Adobe Acrobat, including page and bookmark management, commenting/markup tools, etc.
• Zoom or MS Teams video meeting platforms
• Diligent time tracking and reporting
• Demonstrates organization skills
• Able to use basic functions of CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, Knowledge Coach, and Suralink is preferred
• Effectively collaborate with clients and perform client inquiries including soliciting and delivering information in a professional manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-6 years of relevant US public accounting or industry experience
• CPA or CPA candidate with intention to complete the CPA exam
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting and completion of 150 CPA credits (or comparable equivalent)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• A competitive salary
• Health Insurance, and Life Insurance coverage
• 21 annual paid leaves
• Annual increase (Annual Performance Review)
• Tenure Recognition Program
• 20+ options of free coffee and chocolate drinks
• Billiards, table tennis, or foosball in our breakout room
• Work-life balance and logging off on time for you to enjoy more personal time.
• A genuinely diverse, caring, supportive and high achieving team environment.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• Free & conveniently located onsite parking.

We live by our VALUES to cultivate and foster growth and innovation.

BE AWESOME:Exceptional individuals create collective genius. We celebrate success, reward outstanding performance, and make work fun by fostering a supportive and inspiring environment.

KEEP IT REAL:We value honesty, accountability, and open communication. We own our actions, prioritize compassion, empathy, and understanding, and foster meaningful conversations.

BRING THE WOW:We strive for excellence in everything we do. Going the extra mile is our standard, as we are committed to delivering outstanding results.

DREAM BIG:We embrace a culture of continuous learning, exploration, and improvement. With ambitious goals, we constantly seek knowledge and self-improvement.

Join TOA Global and experience the difference!

We passionately embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We believe by fostering an environment that values and celebrates individuals from diverse backgrounds, we unlock innovation, drive creativity, and amplify our ability to serve our customers and communities with excellence.