Senior Accountant - Auditing (EMAPTA) - Remote
Skills
About the role
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At least 2 years’ experience in accounting or public practice.
Experience supporting audit, compliance, or financial reporting in a professional services environment.
Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance.
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Role Type
Within Philippines • Contract • Full-time • Mid-level Senior
Pay Rate
60,000 PHP – 90,000 PHP (Month)
Description
About Letizia Palmer – Accounting, Tax and Advisory A well‑established practice known for high professional standards, strong client relationships and clear, practical advice. The firm values quality, accountability and sustainable career development, with defined progression pathways.
Role Summary
This Senior Accountant – Auditing role exists to support the firm’s accounting and audit function by delivering accurate, timely and compliant work across client engagements. The role prepares client financials, audit support documentation, draft findings and related deliverables to a high standard, helping reduce risk, improve workflow efficiency and support quality outcomes for clients.
It also supports Managers, Reviewers and Directors by identifying issues early, maintaining organised working papers and communicating progress, risks and queries promptly.
Key Responsibilities
Perform accurate and timely accounting and audit support work, including preparation of client financials, draft audit reports, management reports and other agreed deliverables
Prepare draft audit findings, working papers and supporting documentation in line with internal methodologies and applicable standards
Identify risks, gaps, exceptions and areas requiring further review, and escalate issues to Managers, Reviewers or Directors as needed
Ensure all statutory, engagement and internal deadlines are met
Allocate at least 90% of each working day to client work and work towards a minimum recovery rate of 80% on billable work
Attend weekly work in progress meetings and provide clear updates on job status, priorities and any issues affecting delivery
Keep up to date with relevant laws, regulations, financial reporting standards and audit requirements
Respond to client emails and queries within one business day where possible
Provide realistic completion timeframes and ad hoc client support as required
Communicate work status and client issues to senior management at the earliest opportunity
Performance Expectations
Approx. 90% of time spent on client-chargeable work
Work towards a minimum recovery rate of 80% on billable work
High attention to detail, compliance and quality
Reliable delivery with organised working papers and minimal rework
Ideal Candidate
At least 2 years’ experience in accounting or public practice
Experience supporting audit, compliance or financial reporting work in a professional services environment
Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance
Strong understanding of auditing principles, audit methodologies, financial reporting standards, taxation fundamentals and client compliance requirements
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Detail-focused, reliable, organised and commercially aware
Able to manage competing deadlines while maintaining quality
Systems
Xero, MYOB
MYOB AE, CAS, FYI Docs and SharePoint highly desirable
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
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