External Audit Manager -Hybrid

External Audit Manager

Location: Metro Manila
Work Setup: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
Level: Audit Manager

We are looking for an experienced External Audit Manager to join a leading professional services environment in Manila.

This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional with strong external audit experience, Singapore territory experience, and proven people-management capability.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Lead external audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Develop audit strategies, assess risks and determine appropriate audit procedures.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements and audit conclusions.
• Manage client relationships and communicate with key client stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and develop audit teams, providing regular feedback and guidance.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines and deliverables.
• Identify accounting, financial reporting and business risks and provide recommendations.
• Ensure audit engagements comply with applicable professional and auditing standards.
• Support senior leadership and contribute to client relationship development and business growth.

✅ Requirements

• At least 6 years 10 months to 7 years of External Audit experience

• CPA is required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

• At least 2 years of people management experience

• Strong experience in General Assurance / External Audit

• Singapore territory / Singapore client audit experience is required

• Experience auditing clients across industries such as:

  • Healthcare
  • Industrial Products
  • Telecommunications
  • Media
  • Technology
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Real Estate

• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards

• Proven ability to manage multiple audit engagements and lead audit teams

• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills