Senior Auditor (External Audit)

Our client is a dynamic global professional services firm at the forefront of advisory, tax, and audit, known for challenging the status quo and delivering real impact.

As part of their ongoing expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, they are building a pioneering team in the Philippinesand you could be a key part of it.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Audit Senior with strong exposure to either of these sectors/industries: banking/financial, asset management, investment fund, insurance, and other relevant industries to join our offshore team in the Philippines. We have multiple roles open across different teams managing specific industries or sectors. This role will focus on supporting audit engagements for those clients across international markets, delivering high-quality audit services, and collaborating closely with onshore teams.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in auditing financial institutions and the ability to lead and coach junior team members.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead audit fieldwork for banking and financial services clients, ensuring compliance with IFRS / US GAAP / UK GAAP and firm methodology.
• Complete engagements from planning and risk assessment to conclusion phase.
• Review and test key controls, loan portfolios, treasury operations, and other complex banking areas.
• Prepare and review audit documentation, working papers, and deliverables for manager/partner review.
• Act as the primary point of contact for onshore engagement teams, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
• Interact and liaise directly with clients to obtain information, request documents and resolve issues, as necessary.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members, providing feedback and guidance.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 34 years of external audit experience (end to end audit process), with at least 1-2 years leadership exposure (managing junior members within the engagements)
• Experience working with an international audit team will be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English).