--- title: 'Senior Audit and Financial Reporting Specialist at Outsourced Staff' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-audit-and-financial-reporting-specialist-outsourced-staff-philippines-h02spnr61ksc' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Senior Audit and Financial Reporting Specialist at Outsourced Staff - **Company:** Outsourced Staff - **Location:** Philippines - **Employment:** part-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/outsourcedstaff/65a6999c-6ec2-40e5-8955-95808295a2e8 ## Job description ## About the Company Our client is a professional services firm supporting Australian businesses with audit, assurance, and financial reporting services. The firm works across a diverse portfolio of clients and is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that meet Australian regulatory, accounting, and auditing standards. As part of their growing outsourced team, they are seeking an experienced Senior Audit and Financial Reporting Specialist to support audit engagements and financial reporting requirements for Australian entities. Job Overview The Senior Audit and Financial Reporting Specialist will be responsible for managing Australian audit engagements and financial statement preparation from planning through to completion. This role requires a strong understanding of Australian Auditing Standards (ASA), Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), and Australian regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be capable of working independently, exercising sound professional judgment, and delivering high-quality audit and financial reporting work with minimal supervision. The role is initially offered on a part-time basis, with the opportunity to transition to full-time as the role develops. The preference is for candidates who can work in Sydney business hours, with some flexibility for the right person. ## Key Responsibilities Audit Engagements - Perform end-to-end audit engagements in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards (ASA). - Prepare audit planning documentation, including risk assessments, materiality calculations, and audit programs. - Conduct substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control testing. - Identify and assess audit issues and their impact on financial statements. - Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation. - Complete audit completion procedures, including subsequent events reviews and going concern assessments. - Draft management letters and communicate audit findings to engagement teams. - Prepare audit clearance files for manager and partner review. Financial Statement Preparation - Prepare general purpose financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB). - Prepare consolidated financial statements where applicable. - Draft accounting policies, disclosures, notes to the financial statements, and supporting schedules. - Prepare cash flow statements and financial statement reconciliations. - Ensure compliance with Australian financial reporting and disclosure requirements. - Research and document technical accounting treatments. Technical Accounting & Compliance - Apply AASB and ASA requirements across audit and financial reporting engagements. - Research and interpret complex accounting and auditing matters. - Assess disclosure requirements and ensure compliance with applicable standards. - Maintain current knowledge of Australian accounting, auditing, and regulatory developments. - Exercise professional judgment in accordance with ethical and professional standards. Client & Team Support - Communicate professionally with Australian managers, partners, and client finance teams. - Manage multiple audit and reporting engagements simultaneously. - Review work completed by junior team members where required. - Escalate technical issues and engagement risks appropriately. - Contribute to audit quality improvements and process efficiencies. Mandatory Requirements - Experience: Minimum 4 years of continuous, Full-time, Hands on external audit experience for Australian entities over the last 4 years. - GPFS: Hands-on experience preparing General Purpose Financial Statements (GPFS Tier 1 and Tier 2) compliant with AASBs and the Corporations Act 2001 for Australian entities. - AASB and Australian companies ## Key Technical Competencies - Substantive Testing: Ability to independently design and execute substantive procedures across key cycles (e.g. planning, materiality, revenue, trade debtor, inventory, cut-off, unrecorded liabilities search, PPE, employee provisions, and NFP grant accounting etc). - Internal Controls Documentation: Capability to conduct walkthroughs, document process narratives or flowcharts, and identify control deficiencies. Communication & Soft Skills - English Proficiency: Excellent command of written and spoken English, as they will need to draft clear audit working papers, clear review notes, and communicate directly with local team members and Australian client management. - Attention to Detail: Strong analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail for tracing source documents, reviewing complex financial disclosures, and ensuring workpapers are audit-ready with minimal supervision. - Time & Task Management: Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight statutory deadlines, and proactively flag audit variances or roadblocks to seniors/managers. - Remote Work Readiness: Strong remote collaboration skills, Microsoft Teams/Zoom, and secure document-sharing platforms. Systems and Softwares - CaseWare - Xero - MYOB - QuickBooks - Microsoft Excel (Advanced) - Other audit and financial reporting platforms Nice-to-Have Skills - Experience preparing consolidated financial statements. - Exposure to ASIC reporting and compliance requirements. - Experience reviewing and mentoring junior audit team members. - Knowledge of Australian corporate reporting obligations under the Corporations Act. - Experience working with multiple client industries and complex group structures. ## About Outsourced Staff ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Outsourced Staff helps Australian, New Zealand, and US businesses build fully managed remote teams in the Philippines across operations, sales, recruiting, finance, and technical functions. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Cromer, New South Wales, Australia - **Founded**: Not publicly available (company claims “over 25 years” of outsourcing expertise, but the current entity may be newer) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Staffing and Recruiting / Offshore outsourcing - **Target customers**: B2B – SMBs and enterprises in Australia, New Zealand, and the US seeking offshore remote teams - **Mission / purpose**: To match businesses with highly skilled outsourced IT and digital staff for long-term growth, using a hybrid AI plus human model to deliver reliable, high-performing teams. ## Products & Services - **Dedicated Remote Team Building** – End-to-end recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and ongoing support for full-time offshore staff. Covers roles in operations, sales, recruiting, finance, technical, and administrative functions. - **AI-First Operations Support** – A senior operations role that also acts as a Chief of Staff to the founder, leveraging AI tools daily to accelerate workflows. - **Sister Business – Conversational AI** – Offers AI Receptionist, Customer Service, and Sales Agent solutions, integrated with the staffing offering for a human-plus-AI delivery model. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Revenue**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: 12 employees (+17.6% YoY); LinkedIn followers 877 (+29.7% yearly growth) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: No disclosed investors; alumni have moved to companies like Accenture, Upwork, AECOM, and TenSixty AI - **Growth Signals**: Strong year-over-year headcount and follower growth; active recruitment for multiple remote roles; expansion of AI-first service model; presence in Philippines and Eastern Europe ## Competitive Advantages - **Hybrid AI + human model** – Combines offshore staffing with an in-house Conversational AI sister business, enabling clients to automate parts of their workflow while retaining dedicated human support. - **End-to-end accountability** – Staff are employed by Outsourced Staff, handling all HR, payroll, and compliance, reducing client administrative burden. - **Rapid sourcing** – Can deliver ideal candidates within 24–48 hours for some roles; typically fits within 2 months. - **No upfront costs** – Clients pay a single fixed monthly fee that starts only after placement. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-first operations** – Embedding AI tools across every role to increase speed and efficiency; the founder also runs a Conversational AI business, indicating deep investment in automation. - **Expanding into US market** – Recruiting for roles serving US clients alongside ANZ businesses. - **Continuous improvement** – Structured 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month reviews to boost retention and performance. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first culture** – All roles listed are work-from-home in the Philippines or other locations; flexible arrangements for Australian hybrid roles. - **Cutting-edge AI usage** – Employees are encouraged and trained to use AI tools daily (“We run a hybrid AI plus human model”). - **Hands-on founder involvement** – Senior roles work directly with the founder as a “force multiplier,” offering visibility into the entire business. - **Supportive onboarding** – Comprehensive orientation, communication setup, and ongoing support to integrate new hires. - **Career growth** – Clear review cadence and opportunities to work across both the staffing and AI sides of the business. ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/outsourced-staff) 2. [Lever Careers Page](https://jobs.lever.co/outsourcedstaff) 3. [Company How It Works Page](https://outsourcedstaff.com.au/how-it-works/) 4. 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