Audit Manager

Excelsior Farms Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior Farms Inc. is seeking an Audit Manager to lead internal audit activities, ensuring robust controls, risk management, and governance across the organization. You will supervise audit staff and oversee financial, operational, and compliance audits, delivering objective assessments and improvement recommendations.

You will drive reporting, stay updated on standards and regulations, and promote data-driven auditing across multi-site farm operations in Cebu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive audit experience, with 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in agriculture, retail, or multi-site operations is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, internal controls, risk management, and Philippine regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual and periodic internal audit plans based on organizational risk assessments.
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, and special audits across corporate and farm/business operations.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, fraud indicators, and compliance gaps.
• Recommend practical corrective actions and process improvements to strengthen controls and mitigate risks.
• Prepare clear, accurate audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Track and monitor implementation of corrective actions until closure.
• Promote data-driven auditing and process automation where applicable.

Skills

Audit planning

Audit supervision

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Job description

The Audit Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and overseeing internal audit activities across the organization to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, governance practices, and compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

The role involves supervising audit staff, conducting operational, financial, compliance, and special audits, and providing management with objective assessments and recommendations for process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Planning and Execution

• Develop annual and periodic internal audit plans based on organizational risk assessments.
• Lead and manage financial, operational, compliance, and special audits across corporate and farm/business operations.

Internal Control and Risk Management

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, fraud indicators, and compliance gaps.
• Recommend practical corrective actions and process improvements to strengthen controls and mitigate risks.

Compliance and Governance

• Assess compliance with company policies, labor regulations, tax regulations, government requirements, and other applicable laws.
• Monitor adherence to corporate governance standards and ethical practices.
• Assist management in preparing for external audits, regulatory inspections, and due diligence activities.

Reporting

• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely audit reports presenting findings, risk assessments, root causes, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to senior management and relevant department heads.
• Track and monitor implementation of agreed corrective actions until closure.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to audit methodologies, tools, templates, and reporting processes.
• Promote data‑driven auditing and process automation where applicable.
• Stay updated on auditing standards, accounting regulations, risk management practices, and industry developments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive audit experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in agriculture, retail, or multi‑site operations is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, internal controls, risk management, accounting principles, and Philippine regulatory requirements.