Senior Assurance Associate

As a member firm of EY, SGV's Assurance Services will give you the opportunity to take on responsibilities that allow you to develop a deep and professional knowledge base in various industries. By joining our team, you'll help our clients in complying with their reporting requirements by providing an objective review of their financial statements, timely discussions with the business regarding matters about accounting & financial reporting, and recommendations to audit stakeholders.

The Opportunity

You'll experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning, and individually tailored coaching. That's how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in doing so, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional SGV experience lasts a lifetime.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in Philippines Financial Reporting Standards and in related financial reporting matter as well as expertise in relevant SEC, BIR, BSP and IC regulations
• Prepare audit work programs, draft audit reports, management letters and other communications
• Implement complex and specific audit procedures, while developing effective, client focused audit strategies
• Provide coaching and counselling to associates, and performing detailed reviews on their work,
• Proactively build relationship with client personnel, demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in handling client's problems
• Collaborate with other professionals within SGV such as team from tax, IT, etc.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accountancy
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant
• A minimum of 3 years' work experience in external audit
• At least 1 year experience in a leadership role which entails supervising associates within the engagement team
• Knowledge & understanding of accounting & auditing standards i.e. PFRS, PAS, and Taxation

Skills and attributes for success:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and work independently under minimum supervision.
• Strong leadership, coaching, counselling, and project management skills

Ideally, you'll also have

• Knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments
• Ability to build a positive work culture and live up to SGV's values.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning
  : You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you
  : We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership
  : We'll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture
  : You'll be embraced for who you are and empower you to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

SGV | Building a better working world

SGV exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, SGV teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.