Audit Manager for Australian Account

Position/Job Title: AUDIT MANAGER (Australian Account)
Work Location: Ortigas, Pasig.

We are looking for an Audit Manager with at least 8 years of experience in external/public audit. He/She must be a Philippine Certified Public Accountant and must be residing near Pasig or NCR. I have also attached the job description for your reference. It is a full-time role under hybrid set-up with around once a week on-site in Ortigas, Pasig.

*Work is for hybrid set-up with around 1-2x a week on-site or as needed. Candidate needs to be located or willing to relocate near NCR if accepted. Please take note that the requirement of residing in NCR or around 1-2 hours travel time from the office is non-negotiable.

Work Schedule: Day Shift. 7am to 4pm normally, or 6am to 3pm during Australian Daylight Savings Time.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any relevant course.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
• Must have at least 8+ years audit experience post qualification.
• Must Have at least 1-2 years experience as an Audit Manager/Assistant Manager.
• Has excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles; knowledgeable in International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP).
• In-depth understanding of auditing and control practices.
• Experience in implementing, and assessing deficiencies of internal controls, and testing controls in accordance with AICPA standards.
• Ability to utilize advanced Excel tools, including Pivot Tables, VLookup.
• Organizational and leadership abilities.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Communication/people skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Experience in Australian engagements is an advantage.

RESPONSIBILIES:
• Monitoring the progress of the engagements handled and timely resolution of the audit findings.
• Participate in training, coaching, and other developmental opportunities for Analysts, Associates, and Processors on your team and across other teams, where necessary.
• Collaborate with clients' key management in different matters involving financial reporting, accounting treatments, and approaches, tax implications, and business process improvements.
• Leading meetings with the clients and teams regarding the status of the engagements and issues prior to the completion of the audits.
• Reviewing documentation prepared by supervisors and associates to ensure whether there are issues and findings identified and with sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.
• Responsible for the management and control of administration in relation to the client portfolio, including management budget cost and hours, billings, and collections from clients.
• Liaise with Team Managers or Service Delivery Leaders on a regular basis to understand and obtain workflow and delivery timetables and client service expectations.
• Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by leading staff effectively, proactively providing guidance, clarification, and feedback to delivery teams, and contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with superiors and subordinates alike.