Audit Associate Director

Job Overview:

The Audit Associate Director assumes full responsibility for performing fieldwork on audit or review engagements with minimum supervision. Trains and supervises audit associates and associates assigned to engagements. Helps implement accounting systems for new clients. Ensures higher-level personnel are kept informed about the status of engagements. Serves as an instructor or discussion leader in educational programs. Participates in the firm's marketing activities.

Work Schedule:

10:00pm to 7:00am PH time (Mon to Fri) (During transition) / 4:00am to 1:00pm PH (Tue to Sat) time after 2 months

Responsibilities

• Carry out audit procedures in accordance with audit plan
• Prepare draft financial statements in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards
• Managing audit engagements which include initial engagement planning, analysis of controls and processes, preparation and review of audit documentation and management letters and reports and monitoring of engagement process against budget and timeline
• Developing and maintaining the long-term client relationships and identifying business development opportunities
• Coaching and developing team members to achieve technical competencies and efficient performance
• Familiar with regulatory and reporting requirements
• Cultivate an engaging work environment that promotes a shared commitment to excellence for achieving the firm's quality, client vice, people, and financial objective
• Provide quality assurance of audit files

Qualifications

• A CPA
• Audit Associate Director
• Experience in handling a portfolio of clients
• Experience in 4 years of experience with US SEC / PCAOB and NFP (Not-for-profit) Audit
• At least 4-6 years of audit experience with the big 4 audit firms
• A good understanding of pertinent business and risk management issues and familiarity with the relevant regulatory and reporting standards
• Good project management skills to work on a fast-paced environment in a tight budget
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communications and presentation skills, strong analytical skills, and excellent business acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft office, and Microsoft Excel has added advantage
• Knowledge of audit software like CCH Prosystems and Caseware will be an advantage

Technical Competencies:

• Has a thorough understanding of the firm's quality control standards
• Keeps abreast of general accounting principles
• Begins to develop knowledge of complex accounting principles related to clients and their industry
• Understands the client and its environment and their effect on audit risk assessment
• Understands audit risks and financial statement assertions and their effect on the audit approach
• Assumes full responsibility for performing audit fieldwork including planning and budgeting, reviewing and evaluating internal control, adherence to due dates and time budgets, and making decisions on all but the most unusual accounting or auditing matters
• Resolves technical issues and problems
• Prepares or reviews financial statements, notes, schedules, and management letters
• Drafts management and other financial reports for review by the responsible party
• Ensures that significant transactions and account balances are properly identified, researched, and resolved
• Directs and performs complex research and support for projects with limited supervision
• Accesses industry information sources, analyzes and interpolates data to make practical application of the data to everyday operations
• Responsible for all phases of the engagement, reviews and takes responsibility for the work of team members
• Assists senior manager or principal in preparing budgets and commits to the budget and timelines adopted by the team
• Has superior skills in Excel and is proficient in core audit software
• Prepares budgets and tracks engagements to their successful outcome Is able and willing to contribute to establishing and improving business processes

What D&V Philippines can offer you:

• D&V Philippines is a place where you can build and grow your career because we invest in your training and development. You'll be a key player in our mission to deliver high-quality, cost-effective finance and accounting services for CFOs and professional services firms in Australia, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

You'll also get to enjoy these perks on top of the essential employee benefits:

• Competitive salary with non-taxable allowances
• Health and wellness benefits
• Vacation and sick leave credits
• Yearly company and employee performance bonuses
• Free meal during office days
• Parent-friendly office
• Training and certifications
• CPD Training Assistance and PRC license renewal reimbursement
• Year-round employee engagement activities

Our team is currently reviewing applications, and we will be in touch with you if we feel that your experience aligns with the needs of the role. Please be patient, as this process can take a little time.

Thank you again for your interest in joining our team. We wish you the best of luck