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
