Strengthen Global Business Confidence Through External Audit Excellence
Business confidence begins with accurate financial reporting and exceptional audit quality. The External Audit Assistant Manager leads end-to-end external audit engagements that strengthen compliance, manage risk, and support informed business decisions across diverse industries. Build a long-term global career with Emapta, where Top 1% talent enjoys international exposure, continuous growth, and an award-winning employee experience.
Job Overview
Employment type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off
Work setup: Hybrid, Ortigas
Salary: Up to PHP 120,000
Exciting Perks Await!
- Day 1 HMO coverage with 2 free dependents
- Competitive Salary Package
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
- Day shift schedule
- Fixed weekends off
- Emapta customized laptop with extra monitor and peripherals
- Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
- Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
- Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
- Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
- Standard government and Emapta benefits
- Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
- Fun engagement activities for employees
- Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
- Career growth opportunities
- Diverse and supportive work environment
The Qualifications We Seek
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field with an Accounting major
- CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- 4-5 years of end-to-end external audit experience, preferably at the Supervisor or Assistant Manager level
- Previous external audit experience in a Big Four or leading international audit firm is highly preferred
- Hands-on experience across the full external audit lifecycle, including audit planning, risk assessment, test of controls, substantive testing, completion, and reporting
- Strong knowledge of the Australian Corporations Act, Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Auditing Standards, and other relevant legislation
- Experience managing a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries
- Excellent English communication skills with the ability to present audit findings and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple audit engagements while working independently and collaboratively
Preferred
- Experience leading audit teams, reviewing work, mentoring junior auditors, and managing client relationships and audit engagements
Your Daily Tasks
- Lead multiple end-to-end external audit engagements, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
- Identify and resolve technical accounting and auditing issues throughout the audit lifecycle
- Present key audit findings, risks, and recommendations to partners and stakeholders
- Review financial statements, audit workpapers, reports, and management opinions for compliance with Australian Accounting Standards
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of audit team members while promoting audit methodology and best practices
- Support client relationship management, business development, and firm growth initiatives
- Coordinate engagement staffing, resource planning, and multiple concurrent audit assignments
Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.
Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long-term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and a finalist in the 2026 Inspiring Workplaces Awards Asia, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence.
Apply now and be part of the #EmaptaEra.