Audit Head

KSearch Asia Consulting, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KSearch Asia Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced finance leader to drive group-wide consolidation and internal audit strategies across subsidiaries.

You will oversee standardized reporting, policies, controls, and the annual audit calendar, while leading preparation of consolidated statements and intercompany eliminations. Mentors will strengthen internal controls and support strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of external audit experience, preferably with a Big Four firm, and a CPA license.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS, PSA, internal controls, and risk-based auditing.
• Exposure to retail, real estate, and diversified industries is an advantage.
• Proficient in accounting principles, financial analysis, and SAP ERP.
• Strong analytical, communication, integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the group-wide financial consolidation and internal audit strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Establish and oversee standardized financial reporting, consolidation processes, accounting policies, controls, and the annual audit and consolidation calendar across all subsidiaries.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, adjustments, budgeting, forecasting, and group-level financial analysis.
• Collaborate with auditors, regulators, business leaders, and service providers to ensure effective finance and audit operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop audit teams, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, operational efficiency, and organizational growth.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and opportunities, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

External audit experience

PFRS knowledge

Internal controls

Risk-based auditing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

CLIENT:

Our client is a Cebu based holding company. It has a diversified business profile with businesses in the retail, healthcare, and real estate sectors.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop and implement the group-wide financial consolidation and internal audit strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Establish and oversee standardized financial reporting, consolidation processes, accounting policies, controls, and the annual audit and consolidation calendar across all subsidiaries.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, adjustments, budgeting, forecasting, and group-level financial analysis.
• Collaborate with auditors, regulators, business leaders, and service providers to ensure effective finance and audit operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop audit teams, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, operational efficiency, and organizational growth.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and opportunities, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

JOB QUALIFICATION

• Minimum 5 years of external audit experience, preferably with a Big Four firm, and a CPA license.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS, PSA, internal controls, and risk-based auditing.
• Exposure to retail, real estate, and diversified industries is an advantage.
• Proficient in accounting principles, financial analysis, and SAP ERP.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment skills.

ACTIVE DATES

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