Open To Work
CZARINA JAYNE G. QUINTUA, CPA
Audit Manager
San Francisco,CA
Summary
CPA with extensive experience in external audit and internal controls, demonstrating a strong ability to cultivate client relationships and enhance compliance. Proven track record in leading audit teams and delivering actionable recommendations, ensuring successful outcomes in complex accounting and audit environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Manager
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Led comprehensive public and private audit engagements, encompassing financial statement audits, SOX controls, and M&A processes.
- Oversaw engagement teams, managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful completion of multiple client audits.
- Performed detailed risk assessments and tailored audit procedures for major high-risk segments.
- Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting, providing actionable recommendations that enhanced compliance and risk management.
- Reviewed key deliverables to ensure compliance with established professional standards.
- Cultivated client relationships, promptly addressing audit-related matters to ensure client satisfaction and trust.
Senior Associate
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
10.2022 - 07.2025
- Executed public and private audit engagements, focusing on financial statement audits and M&A procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Supervised engagement teams while coordinating audit timelines and deliverables.
- Performed risk assessments and substantive procedures on key financial statement areas.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
- Managed client relationships and addressed audit-related matters to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Developed recommendations for process improvements and control remediation.
Assistant Accounting Manager
Filinvest Alabang, Inc.
Alabang, Muntinlupa
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared monthly and annual financial reports, analyzing data to inform management decisions.
- Implemented accounting methods and process improvements to enhance controls and efficiency.
- Oversaw daily accounting operations, ensuring timely month-end and year-end closures.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies to mitigate risks.
Audit Senior
Punongbayan & Araullo Grant Thornton
Makati City
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinated planning, scheduling, and execution of audit engagements, ensuring timely delivery of client deliverables.
- Performed risk assessment, substantive procedures, SOX testing, and IT general controls testing.
- Assessed internal controls over financial reporting and proposed actionable recommendations for enhancement.
- Led audit engagement teams, reviewed workpapers, and provided coaching and feedback to junior staff.
- Drafted and reviewed financial statements, consolidated financial statements, income tax returns, and tax computations.
- Supervised inventory counts, supported SEC and BIR filings, and performed contract and AMLA-related audit procedures.
- Collaborated with Grant Thornton UK LLP teams, liaising with UK audit managers and clients to facilitate engagement processes.
Audit Staff
Punongbayan & Araullo Grant Thornton
Makati City
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Prepared audit workpapers detailing procedures, results, and conclusions to support audit findings.
- Obtained an understanding of client operations and industries to support risk assessment and audit planning.
- Assisted in formulating recommendations for corrective actions and process improvements based on audit results.
- Identified and communicated audit issues to clients and engagement leaders, facilitating evaluation of practical solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
Intramuros, Manila01-2017
Skills
- Audit planning expertise
- Financial audit knowledge
- Risk assessment SOX
- Audit documentation preparation
- SEC regulations knowledge
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Enterprise audit planning
- Project oversight and management
- Process improvement initiatives
- Data analysis skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Detail-oriented auditing
- Mentoring audit staff effectively
- Leadership in team settings
- Management of client relationships in audits
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Member since 2025
- Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), Member since 2017
- National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (NFJPIA), Member from 2014 to 2017
Languages
English
Professional
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteSalary Range
$125000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Audit Manager
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
08.2025 - 05.2026
Senior Associate
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
10.2022 - 07.2025
Assistant Accounting Manager
Filinvest Alabang, Inc.
09.2021 - 09.2022
Audit Senior
Punongbayan & Araullo Grant Thornton
07.2019 - 08.2021
Audit Staff
Punongbayan & Araullo Grant Thornton
11.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila