Assurance/ Audit Specialist

Your key responsibilitiesYou'll spend your time supporting client engagements by preparing and reviewing work products, building good working relationships, and tracking engagement economics:Develop an understanding of the day-to-day activities of your clients and, in particular, transactions related to tax and tax accounting matters to ensure they are properly addressed.Manage (support the manager in managing) quarterly and annual tax provision for US GAAP and IFRS purposes.Review staff/associate work productsReview return-to-provision (corporate income vs tax provision) adjustments and true up Deferred Taxes and be able to explain these to clientsReview of deferred taxes calculation including proofing using Tax Basis Balance Sheet (TBBS) approach.Review cash tax forecasts by jurisdiction and report to clients on a monthly or quarterly basis.Consult with EY country teams, where necessary.Review balance sheet tax account reconciliations, collect supporting documents and work with clients on reconciling items, making sure appropriate balances are reflected.Other Tax functions – prepare and review journal entry package, return to provision entries, etc., and submit them for client’s approval. Participate in specific transactions (spin-offs, mergers, acquisitions, APB 23, BEPS) where clients request support in calculating their tax accounting impact.Skills and attributes for successWorking closely with clients as well as local and international engagement teams.Building relationships at all levels both internally and externally, promoting a culture of collaborationPreparing practical recommendations for some of the clients’ most complex tax accounting issuesTo qualify for the role, you must haveA bachelor’s degree in accounting with approximately three to six years of related work experience.Strong accounting and tax technical background, including a background in accounting for Assurance/ audit, income tax (good to have only) and a broad understanding of US GAAP and IFRS guidesKnowledge of Microsoft Excel: dynamic tables, intermediate-advanced formulas, etc.The ability to prioritize when working on multiple projects, and the confidence to engage and integrate directly into clients’ teamsAvailable to work in McKinley West or Cebu Business Park office in hybrid arrangementIdeally, you’ll also haveExperience in coaching and mentoring junior colleaguesStrong analytical skills and attention to detailThe ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members