Audit - MG5 - JNJ - Associates

1603297PHL-Makati City

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At SGV, we develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

About the job

Our Assurance professionals foster confidence, trust and sustainable economic growth by supporting organizations, managing regulatory responsibilities, and promoting transparency.

In the dynamic business world, audit services are essential for ensuring financial integrity and stakeholder trust. By independently verifying financial statements, auditors enhance reliability crucial for investments, loans, asset protection, and improved governance. Combining deep expertise with rigorous analysis, auditors provide critical insights, foster transparency, and support businesses in achieving sustainable growth and compliance.

Job Summary

As an Audit Associate, you will support the audit team in examining and analyzing financial records to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will assist in preparing audit reports, identifying discrepancies, and providing recommendations for financial improvements. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Your key responsibilities

As an Associate within Audit Services, you will:

Effectively execute procedures based on the audit plan and prepare the relevant workpapers
Apply knowledge in Philippine Financial Reporting Standards and related financial reporting matters, as well as relevant SEC, BIR, BSP, and IC regulations.
Learn to draft audit reports, management letters, and other communications under guidance.
Receive coaching and contribute to the teamwork of audit professionals.
Begin to build relationships with client personnel, showing adaptability and a willingness to learn problem-solving skills.
Engage with other professionals within SGV, including Tax, IT, Consulting and Valuation to understand the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Skills and attributes for success

Assist the engagement team in planning and executing engagements with a focus on efficiency and learning.
Understand and assist in applying financial and non-financial data within the audit process.
Build knowledge and experience in external audits, finance, financial analysis, financial reporting, statement analysis, and learn to adhere to auditing and accounting standards.
Develop project management skills to support teamwork and engage with technology to contribute to enhanced deliverables.
Learn to communicate complex data clearly to non-experts, including crafting written and visual presentations.
Begin to think strategically about the integration of analytics within audit engagements and assurance services.
Show a strong commitment to client welfare, aiming to earn respect and foster collaboration with client personnel, while adapting to client needs and upholding professional conduct standards in client interactions.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

A degree in Accountancy.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
A comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to correctly apply, auditing techniques.
Skills in collecting evidence to substantiate the accuracy of client financial statements, developed under experienced guidance.
The expectation to assist with daily office tasks and contribute to special projects as part of the learning process

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Strong professional skepticism in every task given.
Corporate skills such as meeting deadlines and being keen to details.

What we offer:

SGV offers a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

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

SGV | Building a better working world.

SGV is the largest professional services firm in the Philippines. In everything we do, we nurture leaders and enable businesses for a better Philippines. This Purpose is our aspirational reason for being that ignites positive change and inclusive growth.

Our multidisciplinary teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, tax, strategy and transactions, and consulting. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, we help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

SGV & Co. is a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multidisciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit sgv.ph.