Senior Auditor - Department of Professional Practice Assistant Manager

Cobden & Carter International are experts in providing the Talent Solutions and developing optimal organization efficiency required for companies to sustain and succeed in a competitive world.

With entities in Europe, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and The Philippines as well as Consultants located in additional countries, we consist of highly experienced Headhunters and HR strategists spanning different industries and continents driven to ensure our clients receive a unique service which exceeds expectations.

We have worked with leading organisations in the following industries: Oil+Gas, Energy, BPO, Software Development, Shipping, Logistics, Retail, Construction, Mining, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Automotive, Banking, Insurance, Online Gaming, FMCG, E-commerce, Manufacturing and Electronics.

With the use of our bespoke algorithms and Predictive software, Emotional Intelligence software, HRIS, Payroll Software, innovative recruitment solutions, global network and the hands-on knowledge of our employees, we are helping to define the future of many of the worlds leading organizations as well as delivering on confidential searches providing key talent to clients within a competitive market.

Representing a client that is one of the fastest-growing practices in the country, it has significantly increased its market share in auditing the top 1,000 corporations according to Business World.

It has been recognized by the International Tax Review as a Tier 1 tax practice, Tier 1 transfer pricing practice, Tier 1 leading tax transactional firm and the National Transfer Pricing Firm in the Philippines in 2016. It was also recognized as the Best Consultancy and Advisory Firm in the Philippines by the International Alternative Investment Review in 2012.

Responsibilities:

Advisory:

• Oversee monitoring of developments on subject matters related to the practice of audit. assurance and other related services, including related global methodologies.
• Oversee dissemination of relevant practice developments within the Firm, drafting memos, alerts, and reminders, and
  development of local guidance, templates, and tools.
• Review memos and materials for release by DPP.
• Evaluate whether the required process for the drafting of the memo, alert, or reminder has been observed by the preparer.
• Confirm the robustness of the drafting and review made on the draft.

Consultation:

• Provide consultation and respond to technical queries primarily on complex requirements of audit, assurance, and related services.
• Oversee and guide subordinates in handling their respective consultations and queries. 
• Review drafts prepared by subordinates. 
• Financial Statements Quality Control Review (FSQCR)
• Perform FSQCR by reviewing financial statements for compliance with relevant presentation and disclosure requirements, and related auditors' reports for compliance with relevant auditing standards.

Training:

• Serve as facilitator/trainer in the rollout of training on subject matters related to audit, assurance, and related services including relevant standards and PM practice guidance materials.
• Oversee and provide guidance to subordinates in their facilitation of training sessions.
• Oversee adoption/localization of PM international training materials on audit, assurance, and related services.
• Oversee the development of local training materials on audit, assurance, and related services Coordinate training initiatives with the DPP's Learning and Development.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Any or a combination of work experience (4 or more years) in any of the following areas: Managerial role in public audit Senior technical role - e.g. Audit quality, audit support, or audit risk management role.
• Involvement in deployment/monitoring  audit quality/methodology initiatives.
• Preparation of training content related to complex auditing requirements.
• Preparation of internal and/or external formal communications and materials, including ISA/PSA-related content Project management.