Audit Head

Career Connect; Pasig; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Connect is seeking an Audit Head in Metro Manila to lead internal audit, risk management, and compliance initiatives. You will evaluate internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and provide strategic recommendations to management.

You will develop annual audit plans, oversee audits across departments, and mentor a team of auditors while ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or related field.
• CPA license is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of internal/external audit, accounting, or compliance.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall internal audit function of the organization.
• Develop and implement annual audit plans, strategies, and audit programs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, and risk management systems.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across departments.
• Identify risks, control gaps, inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and government regulations.
• Prepare audit reports, findings, and recommendations for senior management.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and audit recommendations.
• Collaborate with department heads to improve internal processes and operational efficiency.
• Lead investigations on irregularities, fraud risks, and policy violations when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of audit information and findings.
• Supervise and mentor audit team members to ensure high-quality audit performance.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy / related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Audit Head to lead and oversee the company’s internal audit functions, risk management processes, and compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating internal controls, improving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, and providing strategic recommendations to management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the overall internal audit function of the organization
• Develop and implement annual audit plans, strategies, and audit programs
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, and risk management systems
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across departments
• Identify risks, control gaps, inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and government regulations
• Prepare audit reports, findings, and recommendations for senior management
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and audit recommendations
• Collaborate with department heads to improve internal processes and operational efficiency
• Lead investigations on irregularities, fraud risks, and policy violations when necessary
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of audit information and findings
• Supervise and mentor audit team members to ensure high-quality audit performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or related field
• CPA license is an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, or compliance
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role preferred
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, internal controls, and financial processes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail