Audit Associate

Company Description Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating under a single brand, with member firms in the United States and an internationally integrated partnership across more than 100 countries and territories. In the Philippines, Yu Villar Tadeja & Co., a general professional partnership of certified public accountants, is an independent member firm of Forvis Mazars Group SC. Mazars Philippines Inc. serves as the local arm in APAC focused on delivering outsourced services to diverse clients. Team members benefit from global methodologies, cross-border collaboration, and exposure to international best practices while working in a local context. To learn more about the organization, visit forvismazars.com/ph.

Role Description The Audit Associate role is a full-time position based in Makati with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing some work-from-home flexibility. The Audit Associate supports audit engagements by performing detailed testing of financial information, documenting work performed, and assisting in the preparation and review of working papers. Daily responsibilities include analyzing account balances, verifying supporting documents, helping prepare draft financial statements, and identifying potential audit issues under the guidance of senior team members. The role involves collaborating with colleagues and clients to gather information, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and contributing to high-quality, timely audit deliverables. Audit Associates are expected to maintain accurate records, follow firm methodologies, and participate in training to stay current with accounting and auditing developments.

Job Description:

•Participates in planning and conducting risk-based financial statements audit in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA) and firm's audit methodology.

•Spearheads audit engagement related to social, cultural, and environmental projects.

•Actively involved in timely submission of reports to the group auditors related to the FS audit of multinational companies.

•Prepares detailed reports and memorandums on audit findings.

•Performs analytical review data provided by client.

•Assists senior-in-charge of audit engagements in planning for and performing the audit.

•Coordinates with senior-in-charge on client and audit team matters.

•Documents results of procedures performed.

•Assists in preparing drafts of required reports for review by the senior-in-charge of the engagement.

•Performs other related tasks assigned by the senior-in-charge in the completion of the audit assignment.

Qualification Requirements:

•BS Accountancy, CPA, or non-CPA

•Minimum of one (1) year experience as an Audit Associate obtained from a big or known auditing firm.

•Audit and compliance experience in various industries, prior audit experience in insurance or financial services industry is an advantage.

•Experienced in local statutory audit. Knowledge in international group reporting requirements is an advantage.

•Highly analytical, excellent interpersonal communication (both oral and written).

•Experienced in planning, budgeting, risk, or controls assessment and managing each audit engagement.

•Must be willing to travel and work both locally and abroad, if necessary.

•Must possess an excellent interpersonal skill and strong attention to details.

•Applicants must be willing to report to work in Makati City.

•Proficient in MS Office, other IT and software skills is an advantage.