US Auditor

Overview

This role supports audit engagements for US-based clients. Responsibilities include examining financial records, testing internal controls, preparing audit documentation, and identifying financial reporting risks and discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures for US-based clients in accordance with applicable professional standards and engagement requirements.
• Examine financial statements, general ledger accounts, trial balances, supporting schedules, and other accounting records.
• Test account balances and transactions across revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity, including other financial statement areas.
• Evaluate internal controls and document control testing results.
• Conduct substantive testing, analytical procedures, sampling, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare clear, complete, and reviewable audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Review client-provided information for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and unusual activity.
• Identify potential errors, discrepancies, control weaknesses, and financial reporting risks.
• Perform audit procedures as assigned (e.g., bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and related areas).
• Assist with audit planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, review procedures, and audit completion activities.
• Prepare and track client information requests and follow up on outstanding items.
• Communicate audit findings, questions, and status updates to senior team members and clients.
• Support preparation and review of financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain organized audit files in accordance with firm policies and documentation standards.
• Meet engagement deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professional quality.
• Support other accounting, assurance, and audit-related requirements as needed.

Requirements

• Experience performing external audit, assurance, public accounting, or a similar financial reporting environment.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and US auditing standards.
• Understanding of audit planning, risk assessment, internal controls, substantive testing, and audit documentation.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting cycles, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Experience performing audit procedures, analytical review, account testing, and variance analysis.
• Ability to assess financial information and identify unusual transactions, inconsistencies, and potential misstatements.
• Experience preparing audit workpapers that are accurate, complete, and easy to review.
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret financial information and communicate findings clearly.
• Comfortable working with confidential financial and business information.
• Ability to manage multiple audit assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with audit team members.
• Professional, dependable, and committed to maintaining high-quality audit standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience auditing or reviewing financial statements for US-based companies.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and control testing (advantage).
• Experience with audit software, accounting systems, ERP platforms, or electronic workpaper tools (preferred).

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA candidates or those pursuing other relevant accounting certifications are welcome to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

• This role supports US-based clients and is based in the Philippines (Philippine-based talent).
• Schedule alignment with US business hours may be required, with remote collaboration and regular communication with client contacts.
• Occasional extended hours may be required during peak audit periods.