Jem Areve Veigne Marquez
Makati City, Metro Manila
Summary
Results-driven audit professional skilled in project management and financial analysis. Experienced in developing tailored audit plans, mentoring teams, and enhancing client relationships. Committed to driving compliance and efficiency through professional skepticism and continuous learning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
External Audit Senior Associate
PwC Philippines
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
07.2025 - Current
- Led audit teams in executing comprehensive financial audits to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Developed detailed audit plans and risk assessments tailored to client needs and industry requirements.
- Mentored junior auditors, facilitating skill development and enhancing team performance through collaborative training sessions.
- Analyzed complex financial statements and internal controls, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based audit approaches.
- Mentored new hires within the department, offering guidance on day-to-day responsibilities as well as long-term career development opportunities within the field of auditing.
- Led training sessions on various topics related to internal auditing, enhancing the skills and knowledge of fellow team members.
- Provided guidance to junior auditors on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.
- Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.
- Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Supported audit engagements by preparing relevant financial statements and conducting preliminary assessments.
- Communicated audit findings effectively to stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations for risk mitigation.
External Audit Associate
PwC Philippines
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted detailed financial audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Analyzed audit findings, preparing comprehensive reports for senior management review and decision-making.
- Ensured timely completion of audit projects while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality control.
- Facilitated client meetings to discuss audit results, recommendations, and action plans for remediation efforts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Managed multiple simultaneous audit engagements while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the entire audit process.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Provided exceptional client service by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns effectively.
- Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of The Philippines Visayas
Iloilo City, Province Of Iloilo, Philippines07-2023
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Professional skepticism
- Financial statement audit
- Client relationship management
- Project management experience
- SOX compliance
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
External Audit Senior Associate
PwC Philippines
07.2025 - Current
External Audit Associate
PwC Philippines
01.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of The Philippines Visayas