Jonah Jolbitado

Experience

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  SGV & Co.

  Jul 2015 - Feb 2019

  Senior Audit Associate

  • Responsible for developing an understanding of each client's business by performing walkthroughs in order to identify issues and provide recommendations in assigned audit areas.• Assisted in designing appropriate procedures and audit programs and modifying audit procedures throughout the engagement.• Assisted audit seniors in consolidation works.• Reviewed financial reports in accordance with Philippines Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).• Composed summary memos and audit drafts, including significant transactions, adjusting entries, etc.• Identified and communicated significant issues such as reclassification of accounts and unrecorded revenues with senior auditors by using data analytics and relevant audit procedures, and made recommendations regarding those topics to clients.• Reviewed income tax returns and other documents required by the BIR and SEC• Provided detailed analysis of audit findings to provider and client.• Supervised and reviewed the work of first year and intern level staff assigned to respective audit engagements. Show less

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  EY Indonesia - Assurance

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2021

  Senior Audit Associate

  • Prepared time and costs budgets, planned and conducted audit preparation including risk identification and strategies development, monitoring and engagement execution.• Supervised and organized a team of 5 junior associates to resolve problems and achieve reporting deadline• Performs coaching and counseling to junior staff members. • Lead internal meetings to facilitate effective and efficient audit planning and execution• Communicated with client proactively sought for timely feedback for improvement in order to maximize client satisfaction• Performed risk assessments, data analytics and financial review for two engagements as a Senior Audit Associate. Compiled and presented audit findings and suggested practical business improvements.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational trainings conducted by the firm.• Knowledgeable in audits of estimates involving oil reserves, decommissioning costs and assessing the work of specialists. Show less

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  EY Indonesia

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2022

  Audit Manager