Jessa De Guzman

Experienced Senior Audit Associate with a strong background in US-based audits, particularly in Non-Profit and Real Estate/Affordable Housing entities. Skilled in audit planning, risk assessment, testing procedures, and preparation of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and GAAS. Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements while maintaining high-quality deliverables and client communication.

Senior Auditor (Independent Contractor) - Bloom and Bloom LLP - Remote

(2026-02 - 2026-07)

• Participate in audits of HUD, USDA Rural Development, nonprofit, and Yellow Book engagements.
• Assist throughout the entire audit lifecycle, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, completion, and issuance.
• Prepare planning documentation, materiality calculations, fraud risk assessments, and audit strategies using Reuters PPC SMART Practice Aids.
• Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures for significant account balances and transaction cycles.
• Draft U.S. GAAP financial statements, notes, and supplementary schedules.
• Finalize engagement binders using CCH Engagement.

Senior Associate - Cohnreznick Philippines Inc.

(2025-08 - 2026-02)

• Led audit engagements for U.S.-based nonprofit, real estate, and affordable housing clients, including planning, risk assessment, substantive testing, financial statement preparation, and engagement completion in accordance with U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Reviewed audit workpapers and draft financial statements prepared by associates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm methodology and professional standards.
• Supervised and mentored two Audit Associates and newly hired staff by reviewing their work, providing technical guidance, delegating tasks, and supporting their training and professional development.

Audit Associate - Cohnreznick Philippines Inc. / Alas Oplas & Co. CPAs

(2022-06 - 2025-07)

Transitioned from Alas Oplas & Co. CPAs to CohnReznick Philippines, Inc. in September 2023 as part of an outsourcing arrangement. Duties and responsibilities remain the same.

• Prepared audit workpapers, lead schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP and GAAS, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with firm methodology.
• Performed substantive testing and analytical procedures for key financial statement accounts, including cash, investments, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, debt, revenue, payroll, expenses, and net assets for nonprofit and affordable housing clients.
• Drafted financial statements and footnote disclosures, communicated audit requests to clients, and collaborated with U.S.-based seniors and managers to address review comments and complete engagements on time.

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy - New Era University (2022)