AU Senior Auditor

AU Senior Auditor Apply Now! We usually respond within three days About The Back Room We exist to free our clients' time so they can focus on what they do best — growing their business. We deliver smart, efficient solutions that liberate teams from the everyday admin, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Time is the ultimate currency, and we treat it like it. About the Client Our client is an Australian accounting and advisory firm providing a range of services including audit, taxation, business advisory, and financial services to businesses and individuals. The firm works with clients across various industries, combining local expertise with the resources and broader capabilities of the PKF global network. The Role This role supports the firm's external audit function by managing financial statement audits from planning through completion, supervising junior staff, and acting as a direct point of contact for clients. The hire will work primarily on Australian and/or New Zealand engagements, applying local audit methodology and IFRS/AU-equivalent standards, and is expected to operate with minimal oversight on day-to-day engagement execution. What You'll Do Plan, execute, and complete external audit engagements end-to-end, including risk identification, audit strategy, timetabling, and budget management Supervise and review the work of junior auditors and associates, providing coaching and clearing review points in a timely manner Liaise directly with clients and third parties, building long-term working relationships across engagements Monitor engagement progress, budget, and timelines, flagging risks or delays to the Manager/Partner early Ensure audit files and deliverables comply with firm methodology and applicable standards (IFRS or local equivalent) Apply data analytics tools and audit software (e.g. Caseware, Canvas) to support fieldwork and review Work within client accounting systems, including Xero and MYOB, to review and substantiate financial data Identify and raise opportunities for audit efficiency or process improvement to Managers/Partners What We're Looking For 5+ years of external audit experience, including experience managing multiple engagements simultaneously Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent local certification Proven experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members Working knowledge of IFRS and audit methodology; experience on AU/NZ client engagements preferred Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with experience liaising directly with overseas clients Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit software (Caseware, Canvas, or equivalent) Working knowledge of Xero and/or MYOB, or the ability to pick up client-side accounting systems quickly Nice to Have Exposure across multiple industries (e.g. healthcare, retail, technology, logistics, pharmaceutical, NFP) Experience at a Big 4 or mid-tier firm (e.g. EY, Grant Thornton/P&A, Crowe, Findex) Prior experience in an offshore/outsourced delivery model supporting an onshore team Why This Role This role offers the opportunity to work with an established Australian accounting and advisory firm while gaining hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of clients. This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines. Know someone great for this role? Refer them here and earn up to PHP 8,000 via GCash for every successful hire. Department Client-Based Locations Clark Global City Remote status Fully Remote Clark Global City Workplace, Culture & Diversity At The Back Room, culture isn't an afterthought; it's how we operate. We're guided by a simple purpose: Nurture, Grow, Delight for our team just as much as for our clients. We've built an environment where people are trusted to do great work, supported to keep growing, and genuinely looked after along the way. That means real investment in training and development, leaders who show up for their teams, and a workplace where equal opportunity isn't just a policy; it's how decisions get made We're proud to be recognised as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For, a reflection of the team we've built and the culture we protect.