Audit Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Audit Manager to oversee the execution of audit engagements and drive continuous improvement within our internal auditing practices. Based in our Cawit, Zamboanga City office, you will serve as a critical bridge between the field audit team and the Audit Director.

In this multi-dimensional role, you will manage a dedicated team of internal auditors, evaluate complex financial and operational risks, and ensure that our audit recommendations are translated into actionable, business-aligned improvements. If you are a certified professional (CPA or CIA) with a passion for process optimization and team leadership, we want you to help shape our annual audit strategy.

What You Will Do

• Engagement Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end execution of 8–12 audit projects or sprints per year. You will manage engagement planning, fieldwork, and documentation while ensuring objectives and timelines are strictly met.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approve 100–150 automated working papers, matrices, and clearing sheets annually, ensuring complete accuracy and adherence to internal audit standards.
• Team Development: Directly supervise, mentor, and train a team of 2–5 internal auditors (Leads, Specialists, and Associates). You will conduct performance reviews, guide their daily work, and foster their professional growth.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate directly with the Audit Director to develop, adjust, and execute the annual audit plan, providing critical insights on emerging risks.
• Process Innovation: Champion the use of audit management software and updated frameworks to optimize our processes, with a specific target of reducing manual administrative hours for your direct reports by 80%.

The Complexities You Will Navigate

• Strategic Influence: You will translate complex data, financial reporting discrepancies, and internal control weaknesses into clear, actionable insights for senior management.
• Change Management: You will communicate audit recommendations to cross-functional departments, persuading stakeholders and guiding them through corrective actions to ensure effective adoption.
• End-to-End Problem Solving: You will address multi-dimensional challenges that impact our operational, financial, and human resources functions simultaneously.

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills)

• Education: University/Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Certifications: Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) designation is required.

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience as an Assistant Audit Manager, Audit Manager, or equivalent leadership role within an audit function.

• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in accounting, auditing standards, forensics, and investigation.

• Key Competencies:

  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to monitor, evaluate, and resolve complex issues.
  • High-level persuasion and influencing skills to drive change without direct command over cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate preliminary findings and final reports effectively.