Discover your 100% YOU with MicroSourcing!
Position: External Audit Associate
Work setup & shift: WFH, Night shift
Why join MicroSourcing
You'll Have
Competitive Rewards: Enjoy above-market compensation, healthcare coverage on Day 1 for you and one or more dependents, paid time off with cash conversion, group life insurance, and performance bonuses.
A Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment by participating in company-sponsored events and activities.
Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the balance between work and life that suits you with flexible work arrangements.
Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
Inclusive Teamwork: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture.
Your Role
As an
External Audit Associate, you will support PCAOB-compliant audit engagements for SEC-registered broker-dealers by performing financial statement audit procedures, preparing audit documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with engagement teams to deliver high-quality audits while maintaining adherence to firm methodologies and professional auditing standards.
Specifically, You Will
- Perform financial statement audit procedures in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards and firm methodologies.
- Execute audit testing for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, and other key financial statement accounts.
- Complete audit programs using firm-approved methodologies such as Thomson Reuters/PPC or similar audit platforms.
- Prepare comprehensive audit workpapers that clearly document procedures performed, supporting evidence, and audit conclusions.
- Perform audit testing related to broker-dealer net capital compliance and other regulatory requirements.
- Review financial statements and disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting and reporting standards.
- Analyze financial information to identify unusual trends, variances, and potential audit risks.
- Identify audit findings and communicate observations, recommendations, and issues to engagement teams.
- Collaborate with senior auditors, managers, and clients throughout audit engagements to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Maintain compliance with firm policies, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, and professional auditing requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by maintaining audit quality and staying current with changes in auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
What You Need
Non-negotiables
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of public accounting audit experience.
- Experience performing financial statement audits and preparing audit workpapers.
- Strong understanding of auditing procedures, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce high-quality audit documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple audit engagements while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Preferred Skills/expertise
- CPA license or active CPA candidate.
- Experience auditing SEC-registered broker-dealers, investment advisers, or other regulated financial institutions.
- Familiarity with PCAOB auditing standards and SEC reporting requirements.
- Experience performing broker-dealer net capital compliance testing.
- Knowledge of Thomson Reuters/PPC or similar audit methodology software.
- Experience working with regulated financial services organizations.
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Commitment to maintaining audit quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous professional development.
About MicroSourcing
With over 9,000 professionals across 13 delivery centers, MicroSourcing is the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines.
Our commitment to 100% YOU
MicroSourcing firmly believes that our company's strength lies in the diversity and talent of our people. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. We create opportunities for everyone to thrive by embracing different perspectives and fostering an inclusive workplace.
At MicroSourcing, equality is more than a slogan—it's our commitment and our way of life. Here, we don't just accept your authentic self—we celebrate it, recognizing every individual's contribution to our collective success and growth.
Join us in celebrating YOU and your 100%! 
